Rheumatology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician RheumatologyJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Harrisburg, PAService Setting: Outpatient ClinicCoverage Type: Clinical OnlyCoverage Period: Nov 3, 2025 OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: Mon Fri, 8:00a 4:30p COVERAGE DATESNov 3, 2025 Ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults (100%)Patient Volume/Census: Average 1216 patients/dayAdmissions: NoRounding: Not IncludedPhone Consults: YesCase Mix: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, Scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome, Gout and Crystal Arthropathies, Osteoporosis/Bone Health, Vasculitis, Inflammatory Myopathies, Giant Cell Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Sarcoidosis, Reactive Arthritis, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Wegener's Granulomatosis, Positive ANA with symptoms, Arthralgia FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: TBDTrauma Level: TBDEMR System: EpicOffice Equipment Available: TBDSpecialty Backup Available: UPMC infusion center and specialty servicesSupport Staff Available: TBDReason for Coverage: Team Growth, Turnover Vacancy, Candidate Retiring PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: YesTemporary Privileges Available: NoCredentialing Timeline: 60 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (lodging capped at $175/night; airfare economy with 1 checked bag; mileage at IRS rate; rental car capped at $75/day AprilNov, $100/day DecMar) REQUIRED PROCEDURESJoint injections JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active PA medical licenseBoard: Board Certified in RheumatologyDEA: Active DEA CertificationCertifications: BLSExperience: Minimum 1 year in specialtyOther Qualifications: Ability to function independently and manage established patient panelWould consider 2 candidates who could each cover consistently 2 weeks/month on a regular ongoing schedule DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide in-person and virtual patient visitsManage established patient panel and assist with care of existing patientsReview and sign therapy plans and infusion ordersOversee infusions performed at UPMC infusion centerProvide laboratory surveillance and medication refillsConduct new patient visits (40 minutes) and follow-up visits (20 minutes)Perform joint injectionsDocument all patient encounters in Epic EMR