PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT D

State of Illinois

1 month ago

Alton, Illinois$18,269 - $25,590 per monthFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join State of Illinois as a Psychiatrist – $219K-$307K, No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Monday

Friday, 8:00am

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $219K - $307K

10 days PTO.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with State of Illinois in United States.

Key Skills

PsychiatryNeurologyMedical LicensePsychiatric EvaluationsTreatment TeamCourt TestimonyInvoluntary CommitmentFitness to ProceedInvoluntary Medication AdministrationPatient ManagementRestraint InterventionsBasic Life SupportMedical RecordsMedical Care Quality EvaluationMedical Services CoordinationCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST OPT D position at State of Illinois includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at State of Illinois is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

State of Illinois lists compensation for this physician position at $219k to $307k annually.

This is approximately 12% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Alton, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($219k–$307k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Neurology, Medical License, Psychiatric Evaluations, Treatment Team, Court Testimony, Involuntary Commitment, Fitness to Proceed. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Serve as a staff psychiatrist at Alton Mental Health Center, providing psychiatric services to patients in Forensic Units, including those deemed Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Unfit to Stand Trial. Conduct examinations, diagnose, treat patients, and participate as a member of the treatment tea...

Benefits package: Pension Program, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental, Vision Insurance, 3 Paid Personal Business Days, 12 Paid Sick Days, 10-25 Days Paid Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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