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iRecruitMD lists this Physician Rheumatology - Competitive Salary opportunity in city of rapid city, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Rheumatologist (MD/DO) Position Summary
The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management of patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. This role emphasizes evidence-based medical management, chronic disease care, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize function, quality of life, and clinical outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue diseases
* Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and longitudinal patient assessments
* Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
* Prescribe and manage disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologic agents, and immunomodulatory therapies
* Monitor treatment response, medication safety, and disease progression
* Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and bone density scans
* Perform office-based procedures such as joint aspiration and injection, consistent with training and privileges
* Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
* Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists such as orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and infusion services
* Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle considerations
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
* Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
* Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
* Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
* Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
* Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Pediatrics residency program
* Completion of an accredited Rheumatology fellowship program
* Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology
* Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
* DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
* Expertise in rheumatologic disease diagnosis and management
* Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
* Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions longitudinally
* Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
* Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
* Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities
* Schedule typically includes clinic hours with limited call depending on practice structure
Physical Requirements
* Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
* Manual dexterity for musculoskeletal examinations and joint procedures
* Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation
Who can apply
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