Board certified/eligible Rheumatologist -Outpatient
About The Position
We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Rheumatologist for an outpatient practice, tasked with launching an innovative service line to address autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders. This role will integrate into a collaborative team of over 100 healthcare providers, aimed at delivering evidence-based care to enhance patient outcomes and expand specialty access within the community. The role entails comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with rheumatologic conditions, including but not limited to: Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Vasculitis, Sjögren's syndrome, Scleroderma, Gout and crystal arthropathies, Osteoarthritis, and Osteoporosis. The physician will be responsible for the development of individualized treatment regimens and management of DMARDs, biologics, and infusion therapies, alongside performing in-office procedures like joint aspirations, injections, and soft tissue injections. This includes interpreting laboratory and imaging results, ensuring coordination of care among various healthcare providers, and patient and family education regarding disease management, treatment options, and preventive strategies. Administrative and Quality Enhancements include proficient utilization of electronic medical records (EMR) for accurate documentation, engagement in quality improvement initiatives and active participation in departmental meetings, aiming to enhance care coordination and support population health strategies. Compliance with all relevant regulatory and organizational standards while assisting in clinical protocol development is also expected. Professional Expectations include ongoing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and competencies, engagement in CME pursuits and adherence to licensure and certification requirements, including DEA registration and credentialing. Fostering collaborative teamwork with diverse healthcare personnel is also a key expectation.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Rheumatology (Certification required within 5 years of residency)
- Unrestricted medical license (or eligibility) for Wyoming
- Current DEA registration
- BLS certification issued by AHA
- Procedure logs are mandatory
- Active Wyoming State License or IMLC
- Covid and Flu vaccinations required or valid medical/religious exemptions accepted
- More than 2 years of experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an outpatient rheumatology setting
- Proficiency in musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Background in biologic therapy management and infusion services
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with rheumatologic conditions, including but not limited to: Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Vasculitis, Sjögren's syndrome, Scleroderma, Gout and crystal arthropathies, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis.
- Development of individualized treatment regimens and management of DMARDs, biologics, and infusion therapies.
- Performing in-office procedures like joint aspirations, injections, and soft tissue injections.
- Interpreting laboratory and imaging results.
- Ensuring coordination of care among various healthcare providers.
- Patient and family education regarding disease management, treatment options, and preventive strategies.
- Proficient utilization of electronic medical records (EMR) for accurate documentation.
- Engagement in quality improvement initiatives and active participation in departmental meetings.
- Compliance with all relevant regulatory and organizational standards.
- Assisting in clinical protocol development.
- Ongoing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and competencies.
- Engagement in CME pursuits and adherence to licensure and certification requirements, including DEA registration and credentialing.
- Foster collaborative teamwork with diverse healthcare personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
