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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 DescriptionRheumatologist (MD/DO) Position Summary \ NThe 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.
\ N Essential Duties and Responsibilities \ N Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue diseases
\ N Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and longitudinal patient assessments
\ N Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
\ N Prescribe and manage disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologic agents, and immunomodulatory therapies
\ N Monitor treatment response, medication safety, and disease progression
\ N Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and bone density scans
\ N Perform office-based procedures such as joint aspiration and injection, consistent with training and privileges
\ N Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
\ N Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists such as orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and infusion services
\ N Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and lifestyle considerations
\ N Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
\ N Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
\ N Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
\ N Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
\ N Qualifications \ N Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
\ N Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Pediatrics residency program
\ N Completion of an accredited Rheumatology fellowship program
\ N Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology
\ N Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
\ N DEA registration or eligibility
\ N Skills and Competencies \ N Expertise in rheumatologic disease diagnosis and management
\ N Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
\ N Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions longitudinally
\ N Excellent communicationand patient counseling abilities
\ N Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
\ N Work Environment \ N Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities
\ N Schedule typically includes clinic hours with limited call depending on practice structure
\ N Physical Requirements \ N Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
\ N Manual dexterity for musculoskeletal examinations and joint procedures
\ N Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and diagnostic interpretation
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Worksite address
city of rapid city, SD, 57700, US
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