ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - RHEUMATOLOGY

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Rheumatology team. This full-time role involves collaboration with board-certified rheumatologists, managing treatment plans, and coordinating care for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment and communication skills, with preferred orthopedic experience. Opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic experience highly preferred.
• New Jersey Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with board-certified rheumatologists in patient care.
• Monitor disease progression and manage treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
• Support expansion of the Rheumatology program.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Master’s in Nursing

Job description

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

The Cooper Bone and Joint Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing Rheumatology team. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with board-certified rheumatologists in the care of patients with a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions.

The APP will play a key role in the ongoing management of patients with established rheumatologic diagnoses, including monitoring disease progression, managing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies, and coordinating comprehensive care. This role supports improved patient access and continuity of care while helping expand the capacity of our Rheumatology program.

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented clinician with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and an interest in the long-term management of complex chronic conditions within a multidisciplinary care environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with board-certified rheumatologists in the care of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions.
• Monitor disease progression and manage treatment plans for established rheumatologic diagnoses.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies as part of patient management.
• Coordinate comprehensive care and support improved patient access and continuity of care.
• Contribute to expanding the capacity of the Rheumatology program through effective team-based care.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: Orthopedic experience is highly preferred.
• Education Requirements: Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or a Master’s in Nursing.
• License/Certification Requirements: New Jersey Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure; American Heart Association BLS; Physician Assistant – NCCPA.

Special Requirements

• Scheduled Days / Hours: Full time