About this opportunity
iRecruitMD lists this Rheumatology Physician opportunity in grand forks, North Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize functional outcomes and quality of life.
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue disorders
Diagnose and treat inflammatory and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Prescribe and manage immunomodulatory, biologic, and disease-modifying therapies
Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
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
Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists such as orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and neurology
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff 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
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions over time
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consult responsibilities
Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs
Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for joint injections and musculoskeletal examinations
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data
Who can apply
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