Rheumatologist

Kintegra Health•Gastonia, NC

19h

About The Position

Kintegra Health is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Rheumatologist to establish and grow a new rheumatology program serving patients throughout its region. The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatology care and help shape the program’s clinical operations, patient care delivery, workflows, best practices, and long-term goals. The role also contributes to the planning and growth of infusion services, including three planned infusion centers for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. This position offers the opportunity to practice with professional autonomy and provide clinical leadership while collaborating with primary care and specialty colleagues. The physician will help expand access to specialty care for underserved communities and serve as an organizational subject matter expert in rheumatology. The opportunity may especially suit a physician with several years of practice experience who is interested in building a service line from the ground up. Kintegra Health offers J-1 visa sponsorship opportunities for qualified physicians.

Requirements

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
Current or eligible for North Carolina MD or DO licensure.
Current DEA registration.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Efficient, organized, and detail-oriented.
Commitment to patient-centered care, integrity, cooperation, flexibility, and culturally sensitive care.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Rheumatology.
Previous medical office and/or FQHC experience.
Knowledge of population health management for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Several years of practice experience.
Interest in clinical leadership, building programs from the ground up, and shaping infusion services.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatology care.
Diagnose and manage autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Help guide the development of rheumatology services within the organization.
Collaborate closely with primary care and specialty colleagues.
Contribute to the planning and growth of a new infusion center.
Establish clinical workflows, best practices, and long-term program goals.
Serve as a subject matter expert for rheumatology services across the organization.
Provide patient-centered care to patients and their families.
Provide medical evaluation, treatment, and consultation services.
Respond to emergencies and medical questions.
Obtain and document appropriate patient histories, review of systems, examination findings, medications, allergies, assessments, and treatment plans, including patient education as needed.
Provide medical orders for prescriptions, medication administration, ancillary testing, and referrals as appropriate.
Review ancillary test results in a timely manner and coordinate patient follow-up.
Supervise patient care provided through home health, nursing home, hospice, and other external care partners as appropriate.
Remain available to patients through direct or delegated clinical communication.
Complete documentation and administrative requirements in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement standards.
Supervise assigned advanced practice providers and appropriately delegate authority and responsibility.
Participate in quality improvement activities, peer review, and continuous learning initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.