Per Diem Rheumatologist for Lupus & Ultrasound Clinics

PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK; New York (NY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK (PAGNY) is seeking a per diem Rheumatologist to provide expert rheumatologic care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. The role combines patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, and longitudinal follow‑up within an academic hospital system.

You will educate and mentor trainees, collaborate with advanced practice providers, participate in lupus, joint pain and arthritis clinics, and contribute to quality improvement

Qualifications

• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.
• Active New York State medical license.
• Spanish language ability preferred but not required.
• Ultrasound training preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive rheumatologic care, including patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, referrals, and longitudinal follow-up.
• Educate, supervise, and mentor trainees and collaborate with advanced practice providers.
• Engage in clinics and inpatient consultative coverage (lupus, arthritis, disease states).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, departmental meetings, and faculty development activities.
• Support initiatives to improve patient access, clinical workflow, quality of care, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and revision of clinical programs, policies, and care protocols.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities, with an expectation of participating in 1–2 research projects annually.

Job description

PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK (PAGNY) is seeking a per diem Rheumatologist to provide expert rheumatologic care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. The role combines patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, and longitudinal follow‑up within an academic hospital system.

You will educate and mentor trainees, collaborate with advanced practice providers, participate in lupus, joint pain and arthritis clinics, and contribute to quality improvement