Physician Extender

The Center for Rheumatology, LLP.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading rheumatology practice in upstate New York is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. You will perform assessments, formulate treatment plans, and lead clinical operations in our Albany office. We offer a competitive salary range of $112,000 – $125,000 annually along with comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k), and support for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current NYS licensure.
• Prior experience in rheumatology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and establish working diagnoses.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Medication management

Patient triage

Diagnostic imaging interpretation

Education

NYS licensure as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Description

The Center for Rheumatology, LLP, the largest rheumatology practice serving upstate New York, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dedicated team. Our practice specializes in diagnosing and managing arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

This position is based in our Albany office and follows a Monday–Friday schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and establish working diagnoses.
• Interpret and correlate laboratory and imaging results.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans, consulting supervising physicians when appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: joint and bursa aspirations/injection and tendon and trigger point injections
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging (e.g., X-rays, DEXA, MRI, CT, bone scans) and EKGs.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with NYS law.
• Apply medical knowledge to diagnose and manage disease processes, including symptom evaluation, medication management, and preventive care.
• Ensure accurate patient coding for billing, maintain detailed medical records, and manage medical supply inventory.
• Lead and support clinical team operations during shifts, including triage, treatment, and discharge coordination.

Our practice offers the following on-site services that improves clinical outcomes for our patients:

• Infusion treatment center
• X-ray and DEXA
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Blood draw station with in-house lab
• Skin biopsy
• Plasma-rich Platelet (PRP) treatment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $112,000 – $125,000 annually
• Productivity Bonus: 7% on productivity receipts
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Annual $2500 reimbursement provided
• Reimbursement for completion of RA and PsA intakes for participation in on-site Corevitas registry.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the Practice
• Retirement: 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation and sick leave
• Additional Coverages: Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Requirements

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current NYS licensure, registration, and DEA license
• Prior experience in rheumatology is preferred, but not required