PHY Rheumatology

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 250.000 - 400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: EAP, counseling

Descripción de la vacante

Ascension in Florida is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our established team of physicians in a nonprofit health system. The role includes diagnostic evaluation, multidisciplinary care coordination, and academic involvement as requested.

Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology is required, with Florida licensure and DEA registration anticipated before hire. The physician will evaluate and treat patients, coordinate discharge planning, and participate in inpatient and outpatient

Formación

• Board certification/eligibility in Rheumatology.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Florida.
• Board-certified physician with fellowship training preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates and treats patients with medical diagnostic and treatment skills; coordinates discharge planning.
• Aims to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts referrals from other physicians and may admit patients for hospitalization when needed.
• Participates in academic programs such as medical education and research as requested.
• Documents care to meet insurer requirements; appeals denials promptly.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultations, including on-call duties.

Conocimientos

Board Certification

Board Eligible

Florida License

Educación

MD/DO degree

Descripción del empleo

Your future role at a glance

• Join an established team of 4 physicians
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Diagnostic evaluation & investigation of conditions
• Multidisciplinary care coordination with many other employed or aligned community partners
• Fellowship training

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Required Credential(s)

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.

Preferred Credential(s)

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.