Rheumatologist (MD/DO) Position Summary The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management of patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. This role emphasizes evidence-based medical management, chronic disease care, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize function, quality of life, and clinical outcomes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue diseases • Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and longitudinal patient assessments • Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans • Prescribe and manage disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologic agents, and immunomodulatory therapies • Monitor treatment response, medication safety, and disease progression • 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 • Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed • Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists such as orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and infusion services • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle considerations • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives • Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees 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 • Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions longitudinally • Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities • Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care Work Environment • Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities • Schedule typically includes clinic hours with limited call depending on practice structure Physical Requirements • Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments • Manual dexterity for musculoskeletal examinations and joint procedures • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation