Rheumatologist (MD/DO) — Advanced Autoimmune & Joint Care

Commonwealth Medical Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Medical Services in Abilene, TX invites a board-certified Rheumatologist to join our outpatient and inpatient consult team. You will provide comprehensive care for autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases, guiding long‑term treatment plans and coordinating with primary care and other specialists.

The role emphasizes evidence‑based practice, patient education, accurate documentation, and participation in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an internal medicine or pediatrics residency program.
• Completion of a rheumatology fellowship program.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions.
• Diagnose and treat inflammatory and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage immunomodulatory and biologic therapies.
• Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed.
• Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and bone density scans.
• Perform office-based procedures such as joint aspiration and injection.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and other specialists.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff as applicable.

Skills

Rheumatology expertise

Clinical judgment

Communication

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Residency in internal medicine or pediatrics

Rheumatology fellowship

Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology

Job description

Rheumatologist (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. This role focuses on the long-term care of patients with complex rheumatic conditions through evidence-based medical management, patient education, and coordination with multidisciplinary care teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue disorders
• Diagnose and treat inflammatory and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage immunomodulatory and biologic therapies
• Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
• Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and bone density scans
• Perform office-based procedures such as joint aspiration and injection, consistent with training and privileges
• Collaborate with primary care providers, orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and other specialists
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited internal medicine or pediatrics residency program
• Completion of an accredited rheumatology fellowship program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in rheumatologic disease diagnosis and management
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions over time
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consult responsibilities
• Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
• Manual dexterity for joint injections and examinations
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.