Full Job Description
Rheumatologists
Job Duties: Examine and diagnose diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and immune system. Consult with patients to determine appropriate course of treatment. Recommend and orders tests to determine extent of illness and to aid diagnoses. Maintain completed medical records. Attend and participate in scheduled department and organization administrative initiatives. Use all available resources in diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner. Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care of patients. Refer those cases that require specialist services while maintaining responsibility to assure that continuity of care is provided. Administrative duties.
Salary: $265,000 - $290,000 per year
Employer: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Geographic area of employment: Gretna, LA
Education Required: M.D. or D.O.
Other Requirements:
• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a rheumatology fellowship.
