Rheumatology Physician (Intermittent / Fee Basis)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, invites applications for a Fee Basis Physician in the Rheumatology section at the Providence Healthcare System. The role provides intermittent care and is paid on a fee-for-service basis, requiring licensure in the United States and board-eligible or -certified status in a core specialty.

Responsibilities include evaluating and managing rheumatology patients, ordering and interpreting tests, and performing procedures such as

Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• MD degree from an approved medical school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Residency training in an approved core specialty leading to board eligibility/certification.
• Board certification or eligibility in relevant specialty; faculty exceptions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermittent rheumatology care at VA Providence Medical Center.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and medically manage rheumatology patients including systemic diseases with rheumatic manifestations.
• Order and interpret EKGs, imaging, and laboratory studies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as synovial fluid analysis and joint injections.
• Adhere to VA policies; schedule is intermittent with no guaranteed hours.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, invites applications for a Fee Basis Physician in the Rheumatology section at the Providence Healthcare System. The role provides intermittent care and is paid on a fee-for-service basis, requiring licensure in the United States and board-eligible or -certified status in a core specialty.

Responsibilities include evaluating and managing rheumatology patients, ordering and interpreting tests, and performing procedures such as