Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America•Livingston, CA

13h•$300,000 - $375,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Centers of America is hiring a Rheumatologist for its family practice clinics in the Livingston, California area, with possible work in contracted long-term care facilities. The Rheumatologist diagnoses and treats diseases affecting joints, muscles, and bones, including arthritis and autoimmune disorders, independently or as part of a healthcare team in a clinic setting. The role includes evaluating patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information; managing rheumatic diseases; recommending interventions; prescribing and monitoring treatment; ordering, performing, or interpreting relevant diagnostic tests; conducting joint injections; and providing follow-up care. The Rheumatologist educates patients and families, coordinates care with other providers, and offers consultative support to providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities. Administrative work includes maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records, participating in quality-improvement activities and team meetings, supporting clinical protocols and patient education materials, and potentially participating in teaching or case conferences. The role may include coordinating or supervising patient-care and support staff activities. The physician must follow applicable legal, regulatory, safety, corporate, facility, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements and be punctual for assigned shifts. The organization describes itself as a multi-specialty group focused on community health and collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive clinical work. Work is in person. The listed schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with no regular nights or weekends; however, the description also mentions night/weekend call coverage.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of a residency program.
Completion of an accredited rheumatology fellowship.
Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology.
Active medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California; California MD/DO license is required.
3–5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current BLS/ACLS certification.
Current DEA registration.
In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Active listening and active learning skills.
Flexibility to work with people of varied ages, personalities, and backgrounds.
Time-management skills to see a high number of patients.
Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
Critical thinking, social perceptiveness, and complex problem-solving skills.
Respect for patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-specialty or FQHC setting.

Responsibilities

Obtain, analyze, and interpret patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop diagnoses.
Diagnose and manage rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, lupus, gout, and other autoimmune disorders.
Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
Prescribe and administer treatments, monitor patient progress, and adjust medication as needed.
Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
Educate patients and families about illness self-management, treatments, and medications.
Order, perform, or interpret rheumatology-related diagnostic testing, including laboratory results and imaging scans.
Conduct in-office procedures such as joint injections.
Perform follow-up visits to monitor patients and evaluate care.
Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to coordinate continuity of care.
Provide consultative support to providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings.
Support the development of clinical protocols and patient education materials.
Participate in teaching opportunities or case conferences, if applicable.
Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations, regulatory processes, and payer systems.
Follow safe and healthy control methods, facility and OSHA safety rules, and the GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures and HIPAA requirements.
Respect cultural and religious practices of minor patients.
Be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.