Rheumatologist (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive medical care to patients with musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders, including arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, and osteoporosis. This role involves outpatient clinical care, coordination of multidisciplinary management, and evidence-based treatment plans to improve patient quality of life and function.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic rheumatologic conditions
- Perform joint examinations, musculoskeletal assessments, and laboratory/imaging evaluations
- Prescribe and manage pharmacologic treatments including disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, immunosuppressants, and corticosteroids
- Provide patient education on disease processes, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, orthope...