Advanced Practice Provider for Riverside Rheumatology Specialists - Hampton, Virginia

Riverside Health; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay with incentive bonuses

Loan Repayment Eligible

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Physician Time Off

Malpractice Coverage

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its Rheumatology team in Newport News, Virginia. This role involves collaborating closely with a supervising rheumatologist to manage musculoskeletal diseases. Candidates must have active RN and NP licenses in Virginia, along with relevant certifications.

Benefits include competitive pay, sign-on bonus eligibility, loan repayment options, and comprehensive health benefits. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience, especially in primary care or chronic disease management, is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including X-rays.
• Provide education to patients and families on disease management.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patient education

Diagnostic interpretation

Manual dexterity

Education

Active Registered Nurse license in Virginia

Active Virginia Nurse Practitioner license

National NP Certification

Active and unrestricted Virginia PA license

Job description

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love. Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization.

Riverside is currently seeking a dedicated full‑time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Rheumatology team in Newport News, Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a supervising rheumatologist and a multidisciplinary care team to diagnose, treat, and manage musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, lupus, and osteoporosis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams, review medical histories, and develop comprehensive treatment plans for rheumatologic conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including X‑rays and bone density scans.
• Prescribe medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust treatment as needed.
• Perform joint injections and aspirations, occasionally using ultrasound guidance.
• Provide education to patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
• Partner with rheumatologists, nurses, and other specialists to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Assist with prior authorizations, infusion clinic management, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Licensure & Certification (Required)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• Active Virginia Nurse Practitioner license with a specialty designation aligned to outpatient internal‑medicine–based care (e.g., Family NP, Adult NP, or Adult‑Gerontology NP). (Virginia requires NP licensure by specialty, not a general NP license.)
• National NP Certification matching the specialty designation (e.g., FNP‑BC/FNP‑C, A‑GNP, AGPCNP‑BC). (Virginia requires national certification for NP licensure.)
• Active and unrestricted Virginia PA license. Current NCCPA certification.
• Prior clinical experience, especially in primary care or chronic disease management, is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in diagnostic interpretation and patient assessment.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment.
• Manual dexterity and coordination for performing procedures.

Prescriptive Authority Requirements

• Active DEA registration (or eligibility).
• Eligibility for Schedule II–VI prescriptive authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Certifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS recommended but may not be required for outpatient rheumatology depending on clinic protocol.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with incentive bonuses.
• Value Based Performance Incentive.
• Sign on Bonus Eligible.
• Loan Repayment Eligible (Riverside Health is a 501(c)3 non‑profit).
• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Retirement Package.
• Physician Time Off.
• Malpractice Coverage.
• CME Allowance.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.