• Gadsden, AL
    22 days ago

    Job Description

    Bonus Amount

    TBD

    Bonus Information

    Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

    Overview

    We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist to join our multidisciplinary team. The Rheumatologist will diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions, including arthritis, lupus, gout, and other connective tissue diseases. This role involves both outpatient and inpatient care, working collaboratively with primary care physicians and other specialists to provide comprehensive patient management.

    Schedule -

    Rheumatologist: M-F clinic. No call (OP Clinic).

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    Responsibilities

    • Diagnose and manage rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, and spondyloarthropathies.
    • Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including joint aspiration and musculoskeletal ultrasounds.
    • Develop individualized treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
    • Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, and preventive care.
    • Collaborate with other specialists (e.g., orthopedists, nephrologists, dermatologists) as needed.
    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
    • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
    • May be involved in teaching residents or fellows, depending on the setting.

    Qualifications

    • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
    • Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.
    • Valid and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
    • DEA license and credentials required for prescribing medications.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with EMR systems - Epic
    • Musculoskeletal ultrasound training is a plus.
    • Academic or teaching experience (if applicable).

    Employment Status

    Full Time

    Shift

    Days

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGadsden, AL

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Dermatologyunmatched
    • Diseaseunmatched
    • Disease Treatmentunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Epic Systemsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Medical Diagnosisunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Orthopedicsunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Preventive Medicineunmatched
    • Primary Careunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Rheumatologyunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Ultrasoundunmatched
    • United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)unmatched

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