Rheumatology NP - Arthrocentesis & Ultrasound

Rheumatology; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheumatology practice seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care and collaborate with rheumatologists to manage diagnoses, care plans, and procedures such as arthrocentesis and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

The role requires Maryland NP licensure with national certification and strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills. Training for procedures is available, and efficient charting and billing support are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland and national certification.
• Ability to provide patient care in a rheumatology practice and consult with rheumatologists as needed.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to document visits and complete charts on the same day and handle coding for billing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a rheumatology practice.
• Evaluate patients, establish diagnoses, and develop care plans in consultation with rheumatologists as needed.
• Perform arthrocentesis and musculoskeletal ultrasound procedures. Training is available if needed.
• Manage medications and complete medication-related documentation.
• Complete patient charts on the same day as the visit.
• Document and code office visits accurately to support appropriate billing; review billing items as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with rheumatologists, doctors, medical assistants, front-desk staff, and the laboratory team.
• Manage time and visit flow carefully, with particular attention to reducing patient wait times.

Skills

Arthrocentesis

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Patient care

Care coordination

Education

Maryland NP license

National NP certification

Tools

Allscripts EMR

Job description

Rheumatology practice seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care and collaborate with rheumatologists to manage diagnoses, care plans, and procedures such as arthrocentesis and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

The role requires Maryland NP licensure with national certification and strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills. Training for procedures is available, and efficient charting and billing support are emphasized.