Rheumatologist
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Physicians, All OtherHealthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherGeneral Internal Medicine PhysiciansFamily Medicine PhysiciansPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansIndustries:
Offices of PhysiciansOutpatient Care CentersGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsHome Health Care ServicesSpecialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsDescriptionOur practice is seeking a Full-Time Rheumatologist to join us! We are a busy private practice that serves the greater San Diego area. We are looking for someone who is passionate about private practice and wants to contribute to make our practice thrive even more. In this position you will work alongside our amazing team of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and clinical/administrative teams to assess and treat patients with rheumatologic conditions. Time will be split between two office locations (Kearny Mesa & Chula Vista).ResponsibilitiesTreating rheumatic and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatology arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.Order diagnostic imaging to identify signs of a systemic or autoimmune disorderMonitor the progress of an existing rheumatic disorderSolid understanding of oral, infusion, and injection medicationPrescribe medications to improve symptoms or slow the progression of the disorderPerform a physical assessment to better understand the symptomsEducate the patient on the autoimmune disorder and discuss a treatment planDesigning tailored treatment plansAssessing joint-related conditionsEvaluating lab results and other advanced testsProviding recommendations for treatmentsRequirementsMust be Board Certified or EligibleMust have an active California licenseMust have strong interpersonal and organizational skillsExcellent communicator who is empathetic and is a respectful listenerHighly DesirableExperience in RheumatologyEffective EHR skillsInterest in growing at private practice long term