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Posted July 30, 2026

Pediatrics Physician

Summit Recruiting Group
Kankakee, Illinois 60901, United States Full-Time
Reference: 3144209816

Inpatient Child Psychiatrist Opportunity - Kankakee County, IllinoisSeeking 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 Äî 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 DetailsKankakee County offers an outstanding quality of life Äî 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.

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