Rheumatology Physician - Abilene - iRecruitMD

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