Job description
Inpatient Child Psychiatrist Opportunity - Kankakee County, Illinois
Seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Child Psychiatrist to join a strong network of more than 150 primary care and specialty physicians and advanced practice providers dedicated to delivering remarkable healthcare experiences in Kankakee County, Illinois.
Position Details
- Inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric care
- Full-time direct patient care — minimum 40 hours per week
- Comprehensive patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment management
- Medical history collection, documentation, and electronic medical record management
- Analysis of test results and examination findings to inform diagnosis and treatment
- Patient and family education on diagnoses, procedures, and prescribed treatments
- Monitoring of patient conditions and reevaluation of treatment plans as needed
- Proficiency in Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding
- On-call participation during weekdays and weekends as required
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Active or eligible Illinois state medical license
Active or eligible Illinois Controlled Substances license
Facility Details
Part of a well-established, mission-driven health network with more than 150 physicians and advanced practice providers across primary care and specialty services
Committed to providing reliable, high-value, and evidence-based medicine supported by education and research
Community Details
Kankakee County offers an outstanding quality of life — strategically located less than one hour south of Chicago:
Farmers markets, festivals, and family-friendly events in a tight-knit community
Miles of hiking and biking trails, river recreation, and scenic countryside
Craft breweries, restaurants, and world-class wine bars
Bourbonnais, IL ranked the 38th safest city in America
Lower cost of living compared to Chicago suburbs with less congested traffic
Educational opportunities from preschool through college
Less than one hour from both Midway and O'Hare international airports
Join a dedicated team of physicians and providers committed to delivering remarkable, compassionate psychiatric care to the youth and families of Kankakee County and the surrounding region.