Rheumatology - Full-Time NP/PA

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 65,436,000 - 98,154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No on-call

Outpatient only

Joint injections

Competitive salary

Job summary

Atrium Health Rheumatology in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a dedicated rheumatology team. The role focuses on outpatient care for complex autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions, with joint injection procedures and collaborative learning.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–4:30 PM), no on-call, no nights, and no weekends, and a competitive base salary with comprehensive benefits. Licensure in NC and SC is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Licensure required in NC and SC.
• Nurse Practitioners must have a master’s or doctorate in nursing practice with certification in their area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., AGNP, AGACNP, PNP, etc.)
• Physician Assistants must graduate from an accredited PA program with certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Prior experience seeing new patients, self-directed learning with guidance, and attendance at rheumatology conferences is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments
• Records findings and develops/implements patient plans of care
• Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures, including joint injections
• Orders, interprets, and follows up on diagnostic tests including lab and radiology
• Writes and administers prescriptions
• Provides patient and family education
• Documents all patient encounters and interventions in the EMR
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served
• Attends and contributes to team development and quality initiatives

Skills

Prior experience seeing new patients

Self-directed learning

Attendance at rheumatology conferences

Education

NP program or PA program

Licensure NC & SC

MSN/DNP with certification

Job description

Department: 02350 GCMG Rheumatology: Fort Mill - Rheumatology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies Pay Range: $47.50 - $71.25 If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health - the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together in our Rheumatology team at Atrium Health in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Position Highlights

• Join a dedicated team of 15 physicians and 1 APP
• Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Office/clinic hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• No call, no nights, no weekends
• Outpatient only with procedures (Joint Injections)
• Competitive base salary

Position Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program
• Licensure required in NC and SC
• Nurse Practitioners must have a master’s or doctorate in nursing practice with certification in their area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., AGNP, AGACNP, PNP, etc.)
• Physician Assistants must graduate from an accredited PA program with certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Prior experience seeing new patients, self-directed learning with guidance, and attendance at rheumatology conferences is preferred

Job Summary

Specialty care APPs at Atrium Health Rheumatology provide focused outpatient care in a single system, serving patients with complex autoimmune and chronic rheumatologic conditions. The position offers exposure to joint injection procedures and emphasizes continuous learning and collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments
• Records findings and develops/implements patient plans of care
• Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures, including joint injections
• Orders, interprets, and follows up on diagnostic tests including lab and radiology
• Writes and administers prescriptions
• Provides patient and family education
• Documents all patient encounters and interventions in the EMR
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served
• Attends and contributes to team development and quality initiatives

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds. Must be able to speak and write English fluently. Must have the ability to perform in stressful situations and possess intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care