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Job description
Ascend Medical Staffing Update: Rheumatology Permanent Opportunity in Wyoming
Job Modification Details
Experience Required: More than 2 years
Multiple Provider Acceptance: Yes
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Rheumatologist for an outpatient practice, tasked with launching an innovative service line to address autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders. This role will integrate into a collaborative team of over 100 healthcare providers, aimed at delivering evidence-based care to enhance patient outcomes and expand specialty access within the community.
Role Specifications
Position Title: Rheumatologist Physician
Practice Type: Outpatient
Work Schedule: Four days of patient care per week and one administrative day dedicated to documentation, care coordination, quality initiatives, and professional development.
Annual Commitment: 46 working weeks per year, including 29 days of Annual Time Off (ATO) and 5 days of Continuing Medical Education (CME) leave.
Clinical Responsibilities
The role entails:
Comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with rheumatologic conditions, including but not limited to:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Vasculitis
Sjögren's syndrome
Scleroderma
Gout and crystal arthropathies
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Development of individualized treatment regimens and management of DMARDs, biologics, and infusion therapies, alongside performing in-office procedures like joint aspirations, injections, and soft tissue injections.
Interpreting laboratory and imaging results while ensuring coordination of care among various healthcare providers.
Patient and family education regarding disease management, treatment options, and preventive strategies.
Administrative and Quality Enhancements
Proficient utilization of electronic medical records (EMR) for accurate documentation.
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives and active participation in departmental meetings, aiming to enhance care coordination and support population health strategies.
Compliance with all relevant regulatory and organizational standards while assisting in clinical protocol development.
Professional Expectations
Ongoing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and competencies.
Engagement in CME pursuits and adherence to licensure and certification requirements, including DEA registration and credentialing.
Foster collaborative teamwork with diverse healthcare personnel.
Qualifications
Mandatory
MD or DO degree
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Rheumatology (Certification required within 5 years of residency)
Unrestricted medical license (or eligibility) for Wyoming
Current DEA registration
Preferred
Experience in an outpatient rheumatology setting
Proficiency in musculoskeletal ultrasound
Background in biologic therapy management and infusion services
Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Capability to manage chronic and complex conditions effectively.
Commitment to evidence-based medical practices.
Strong organizational skills for effective documentation and care coordination.
Certifications Required
BLS certification issued by AHA
Procedure logs are mandatory
Active Wyoming State License or IMLC
Vaccination Requirements: Covid and Flu vaccinations required or valid medical/religious exemptions accepted.
The schedule is set for four clinic days per week with one administrative day at the physician's discretion.
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Worksite address
douglas, WY, 82633, US
Who can apply
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