Physician Rheumatology - Abilene - iRecruitMD

Description

Job Description

Rheumatologist (MD/DO)Position Summary

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 Responsibilities

• Evaluate 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

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
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions over time
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consult responsibilities
• Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs

Physical Requirements

• 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

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.