Rheumatologist for new Infusion Center (Part Time)

HEALTHCARE NETWORK FOUNDATION; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southwest Florida is seeking a board-certified rheumatologist to oversee clinical care in the Infusion Center. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing a small panel of patients, and collaborating with specialists to ensure quality care. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience and hold a Florida Medical License. This role requires strong communication skills and familiarity with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years as a practicing provider with an unrestricted medical license.
• State of Florida Medical License, Board Certification; CPR with AED within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care for patients in the Infusion Center.
• Supervise infusion nurse, prior authorization specialist, and billing.
• Collaborate with specialists to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual communication skills (Spanish, Creole)

Interpersonal skills with diverse populations

Education

3-5 years practicing provider with unrestricted medical license

Tools

MS Office 365

EMR systems: Athena One, Athena Practice, Epic, WeInfuse

Job description

Healthcare Network (HCN) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Southwest Florida whose mission is to provide quality healthcare to everyone in our community, regardless of insurance status. We are committed to welcoming and retaining diverse staff and respect the experiences, perspectives, and unique contributions of each of our employees.

The rheumatologist is a board certified and experienced clinician who will be instrumental in overseeing clinical care for patients in Healthcare Network's Infusion Center. The rheumatologist will clinically oversee the practices of staff, to include an infusion nurse, prior authorization specialist and billing to ensure timely access to infusion services and payment from payors. A collaborative model with other specialists is encouraged to enhance the degree of clinical excellence delivered to our patients. This specialist may also carry a small panel of patients requiring rheumatological care. This position requires 0.6 to 1.0 FTE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care for patients in the Infusion Center and supervise the infusion nurse, prior authorization specialist, and billing to ensure timely access to infusion services and payor payments.
• Collaborate with other specialists to enhance clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
• Possibly manage a small panel of rheumatology patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Education/Training Level: Minimum of 3-5 years as practicing provider with unrestricted medical license.
• Licenses and Certifications: State of Florida Medical License, Board Certification; CPR with AED per AHA BLS-HCP guidelines or willingness to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Communication Skills: Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Creole); must effectively interact with vendors, employees, and patients from diverse socioeconomic environments; must communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Technology Skills: MS Office 365; EMR systems: Athena One, Athena Practice, Epic, WeInfuse.

Candidates for hire must complete our pre-employment processing which includes a level two AHCA screening, urine drug screen, and validation of job required immunizations.