The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. This role focuses on the long-term care of patients with complex rheumatic conditions through evidence-based medical management, patient education, and coordination with multidisciplinary care teams.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue disorders
Diagnose and treat inflammatory and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Prescribe and manage immunomodulatory and biologic therapies
Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
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
Collaborate with primary care providers, orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and other specialists
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
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
Expertise in rheumatologic disease diagnosis and management
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions over time
Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consult responsibilities
Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for joint injections and examinations
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data