Rheumatology Physician

Accountable Healthcare Staffing; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 364,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical center in Western Massachusetts is seeking a locum tenens Rheumatologist for weekday coverage. The role involves treating adult patients with arthritis and autoimmune conditions, with a typical workload of 12 patients per day. Compensation is $175/hr with weekly payments and travel coverage provided.

Benefits

Paid Travel

Professional Liability Coverage

Qualifications

• Must perform joint aspirations and injections.
• Credentialing process estimated at 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Treating adult patients with arthritis and autoimmune conditions.

Skills

Arthritis Treatment

Autoimmune Conditions

Chronic Fatigue Treatment

Job description

Locum Tenens Rheumatologist Opportunity in Western Massachusetts

Due to a planned retirement, a Western Massachusetts Medical Center is seeking a locum tenens Rheumatologist for weekday clinic coverage, with occasional hospital consults.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Offering $175/hr (1099), with paid travel and complimentary professional liability coverage.
• Get paid weekly via direct deposit.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

Practice Details:

• Average 12 patients per day
• Team includes 2 MDs, 1 PA, along with MAs, LPNs, and receptionists

Responsibilities:

• Treating arthritis, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, etc., in adult patients

Credentialing:

• Estimated 3-month timeframe

Procedures Required:

• Joint aspirations
• Joint injections (Hyalgan, corticosteroids)

Infusion Therapies:

• Lupus & vasculitis - IV corticosteroids, Benlysta
• Ankylosing spondylitis - Remicade
• Osteoporosis - Boniva, Reclast, Prolia
• Psoriatic arthritis - Remicade, Cimzia
• Rheumatoid arthritis - Remicade, Orencia, Rituxan, Actemra, Simponi Aria

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