Rheumatology Physician

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) seeks a qualified rheumatologist to provide outpatient rheumatology care in a clinical setting, delivering evidence-based assessment and management for patients with rheumatologic conditions.

The role emphasizes diagnostic precision, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes in Texas and surrounding areas. Board-certified in rheumatology and proficient with EHRs are required.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in rheumatology.
• Experience diagnosing and managing diverse rheumatologic conditions.
• Strong communication and patient-management abilities.
• Proficient with clinical tools and EHRs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred patients and establish diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Manage chronic and complex rheumatologic diseases using available clinical resources.
• Utilize clinical technology and established protocols to support patient care.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and appropriate follow-up.
• Provide patient-centered education and guidance regarding treatment and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Patient management

Education

Medical degree with rheumatology fellowship

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Provide outpatient rheumatology care in a clinical setting, delivering evidence-based assessment and management for patients with rheumatologic conditions.

Key Duties

• Evaluate referred patients and establish diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Manage chronic and complex rheumatologic diseases using available clinical resources.
• Utilize clinical technology and established protocols to support patient care.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and appropriate follow-up.
• Provide patient-centered education and guidance regarding treatment and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and appropriate specialty training in rheumatology.
• Ability to diagnose and manage a broad range of rheumatologic disorders.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient management skills.
• Comfort working with clinical tools and electronic health resources.