Completion of Internal Medicine or Pediatrics residency
Completion of accredited Rheumatology fellowship
Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology
Unrestricted state medical licensure and DEA registration or eligibility
Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions
Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and longitudinal patient assessments
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Prescribe and manage DMARDs, biologic agents, and immunomodulatory therapies
Monitor treatment response and disease progression
Interpret diagnostic studies including lab tests and imaging
Perform office-based procedures such as joint aspiration and injection
Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists
Educate patients and families on diagnoses and treatment options
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Benefits
Access to multidisciplinary collaboration with specialists
Opportunities to supervise and educate residents and trainees
Engagement in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Outpatient-focused work environment with limited call duties
Comprehensive approach to patient care with emphasis on evidence-based practices
Full Job Description
Rheumatologist (MD/DO) Position Summary
The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management of patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. This role emphasizes evidence-based medical management, chronic disease care, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize function, quality of life, and clinical outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue diseases
Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and longitudinal patient assessments
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Prescribe and manage disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologic agents, and immunomodulatory therapies
Monitor treatment response, medication safety, and disease progression
Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and bone density scans
Perform office-based procedures such as joint aspiration and injection, consistent with training and privileges
Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists such as orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and infusion services
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle considerations
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Pediatrics residency program
Completion of an accredited Rheumatology fellowship program
Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
Expertise in rheumatologic disease diagnosis and management
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions longitudinally
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities
Schedule typically includes clinic hours with limited call depending on practice structure
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for musculoskeletal examinations and joint procedures
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation
