Staff Physician - Rheumatology

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Job summary

Norton Rheumatology Specialists, part of Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible rheumatologist to join its expanding team. The group includes six rheumatologists and collaborates with other subspecialties within Norton Medical Group.

Outpatient care is the focus, serving more than 15,000 patients per year with access to on-site labs and imaging. A competitive salary plus sign-on, relocation, and potential productivity/quality bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible rheumatologist requested.
• Outpatient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record detailed medical histories in the EMR, including chief complaint, present condition, and family history.
• Perform thorough physical examinations and assess medical conditions.
• Analyze test results and examinations to diagnose conditions and formulate prognosis.

Education

Doctorate Degree

MD or DO

Job description

Responsibilities

NORTON RHEUMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS, a part of Norton Healthcare located in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible rheumatologist to join its growing team. The group has six rheumatologists, one advanced practice provider, and regularly collaborates with clinicians in subspecialty disciplines such as dermatology, hematology, nephrology, orthopedics and pulmonology.

The ideal candidates will work in an outpatient care setting and be part of a practice that serves more than 15,000 patients each year. Norton Rheumatology is a progressive group offering a range of services within Norton Medical Group, a physician-led medical group that employs more than 2,300 physicians and providers and offers a strong network of referrals.

About the position:

• Opportunity to treat a diverse range of patients and a wide variety of inflammatory diseases and conditions
• Access to on-site technology, such as a laboratory and X-ray, and close proximity to Norton Infusion Center
• On-call coverage split among providers
• Competitive salary, including sign-on bonus and relocation package, with the opportunity for productivity bonus and quality bonus
• Norton Rheumatology Specialists are located on the beuatiful campus of Norton Women's & Children's Hospital located in the St. Matthews neighborhood of Louisville, KY
• Infusion services available on site

The physician is responsible for recording a detailed medical history of each patient in the electronic medical record, including, but not limited to, chief complaint, present condition, individual history, and family history. Performing appropriate physical examination of each patient. Analyzing reports and/or findings of tests and personal examinations in order to assess the medical condition of the patient, including diagnosing the patient's injury or illness and formulating a prognosis.

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctorate Degree
• One of: DO or MD