Rheumatology Physician

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Locum Rheumatologist

Seeking a Locum Rheumatologist to begin as soon as credentialed to provide adult and geriatric rheumatology care in a clinic-based practice with hospital call responsibilities. The assignment is ongoing due to a current vacancy, with an anticipated start closer to April based on credentialing timelines.

Practice Setting

• Office/clinic with hospital-based call

• Supported by MA, RN, and front desk staff

• Trauma Level II facility

• EMR: Epic

Schedule & Call

• Clinic schedule: 4 10-hour shifts or 5 8-hour shifts

• Call: 24-hour hospital call, Tuesday Monday

• Call frequency: 2 weeks per month (1:2 call ratio)

Patient Volume

• Clinic: patients per day

• Hospital: Approximately 1 case per day

Clinical Responsibilities & Procedures

• Adult and geriatric rheumatology care

• Joint aspirations

• Corticosteroid injections

• Inpatient rheumatology consults as needed

Team Structure

• 1 Rheumatologist on staff

• Dedicated MA, RN, and front desk support

Credentialing

• Timeframe: days

• NPDB self-query required within 30 days of presentation

Requirements

• Board Certified in Rheumatology

• Fellowship-trained in Rheumatology

• Active Michigan medical license

• BLS certification

• Ability to perform joint aspirations and corticosteroid injections

• Familiarity with Epic EMR (preferred)

Travel

• Local providers preferred

• Travel reimbursement may be considered (flight, lodging, rental car, mileage)