Rheumatologist

Oklahoma Arthritis Center; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Arthritis Center in Stillwater, OK seeks a board-certified or board-eligible rheumatologist to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. The physician will provide compassionate care, perform comprehensive assessments, order tests, prescribe therapies, and develop individualized management plans.

The role includes supervision of physician assistants and nurse practitioners, travel to other OAC locations, and adherence to infection-control and

Qualifications

• Must be professionally licensed to practice rheumatology and in good standing with applicable licensing bodies.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in rheumatology.
• Caring and compassionate when dealing with patients.
• Thorough and up-to-date working knowledge of rheumatology and treatment options.
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to rheumatology treatment.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and applicable laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and care for patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders.
• Order and interpret tests, counsel patients on preventive care, conduct examinations, and write prescriptions.
• Develop patient management plans and continuity of care.
• Supervise PA/NPs in coordination with administration.
• Travel to other Oklahoma Arthritis Center locations as needed.

Skills

Rheumatology knowledge

Compassionate patient care

Clinical assessment

Medical equipment handling

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oklahoma Arthritis Center (OAC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Summary

OAC looking for a Rheumatologist to diagnose, treat, and care for patients with various forms of rheumatology and autoimmune disorders. The right candidate will be caring and compassionate towards patients with difficult diagnoses and chronic illnesses.

Essential Functions

• Order and interpret tests, counsel patients on preventive care, conduct physical examinations, and write prescriptions for patients.
• Contribute to practice effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, and recommending options and courses of action.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as x-rays and laboratory studies.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering joint injections or aspiration.
• Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens.
• Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Comply with federal/state/local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Build practice to support the vision and goals of OAC.

Supervision Responsibility

This position will supervise PA’s and NP’s in coordination with administration.

Qualifications

• Must be professionally licensed to practice rheumatology and be in good standing with all applicable federal/state/local licensing bodies.

• Must be board certified/board eligible in rheumatology.

• Caring and compassionate when dealing with patients.
• Thorough and up-to-date working knowledge of rheumatology and rheumatology treatment options.
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to rheumatology treatment.
• Must maintain current knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and applicable laws and regulations regarding their scope of practice.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Physical ability to sit, perform data entry, and view computer screen for long periods at a time.
• Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and or turn patient with and without assistive devices.

Environmental Conditions

• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Travel Requirements

Travel to other OAC locations is expected for this position.

Scheduled Working Hours

Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Hours may vary based on daily patient schedule. It may be required for the PA/NP to be available for supervising an infusion team on occasion. Weekend and holiday on-call hours are expected from time to time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time, with or without notice.

Equipment Operated

Computer, standard medical equipment, and various medical instruments.