Rheumatologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Portland, Oregon

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Oregon; On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks an outpatient rheumatology physician for a Portland, OR clinic. Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 32 patient contact hours per week and 4 hours for charting and in-basket management.

Board certification in Rheumatology is required. No call coverage; assignment type is locums at a large community hospital setting with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Rheumatology is required for consideration.
• Outpatient rheumatology care for adult patients in a clinic setting.
• Schedule includes Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with charting time.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rheumatology care for adult patients in a clinic setting.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with 32 patient contact hours weekly.
• Allocate 4 hours weekly for charting and in-basket management; no call coverage.

Skills

Clinical outpatient care

Adult patient care

Clinic schedule management

Education

Rheumatology board certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-221678-MD-OR
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: November - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This large community hospital operates approximately 300 beds and provides a broad range of clinical services. The facility maintains established workflows and resources to support outpatient specialty care delivery, including rheumatology services. Locum tenens clinicians will find structured clinical infrastructure in place to facilitate quality patient care.

About the Facility Location

Portland offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor spaces, including Forest Park and Washington Park, as well as cultural venues such as the Oregon Zoo and the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. The city is accessible by public transportation and features walkable neighborhoods with markets, museums, and riverfront areas. Nearby natural attractions, including waterfalls and hiking trails along the Columbia Gorge, are within a reasonable distance for clinicians seeking activities during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide outpatient rheumatology care for adult patients in a clinic setting, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The schedule consists of 32 patient contact hours per week, with an additional 4 hours allocated for charting and in-basket management. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Board certification in Rheumatology is required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: NA
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: None
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No