Rheumatologist (MD/DO) – Evidence-Based Chronic Care

Commonwealth Medical Services; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Grand Forks is seeking a Rheumatologist (MD/DO) for comprehensive evaluation and management of rheumatologic diseases. This position requires a medical degree, completed residency, and fellowship, emphasizing evidence-based patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will manage complex conditions, provide outpatient services, and maintain high standards of clinical documentation. This role offers a dynamic environment focusing on quality improvement and patient education.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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, patient-centered care

Education

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

Job description

Rheumatologist (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management of patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. This role emphasizes evidence-based medical management, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize functional outcomes and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue disorders
• Diagnose and treat inflammatory and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage immunomodulatory, biologic, and disease-modifying 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 and specialists such as orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and neurology
• 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, 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 musculoskeletal examinations
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data

Facility will sponsor J1 or H1B visa candidates for 2027

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.