Board certified​/eligible Rheumatologist -Outpatient

Ascend Medical Staffing Update:
Rheumatology Permanent Opportunity in Wyoming Job Modification Details

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  More than 2 years
• Multiple Provider Acceptance: Yes

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Rheumatologist for an outpatient practice, tasked with launching an innovative service line to address autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders. This role will integrate into a collaborative team of over 100 healthcare providers, aimed at delivering evidence-based care to enhance patient outcomes and expand specialty access within the community.

• Position Title: Rheumatologist Physician
• Practice Type: Outpatient
• Work Schedule: Four days of patient care per week and one administrative day dedicated to documentation, care coordination, quality initiatives, and professional development.
• Annual Commitment: 46 working weeks per year, including 29 days of Annual Time Off (ATO) and 5 days of Continuing Medical Education (CME) leave.

The role entails:

• Comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with rheumatologic conditions, including but not limited to:
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• - Ankylosing spondylitis
• - Systemic lupus erythematosus
• - Vasculitis
• Sjögren's syndrome
• Scleroderma
• Gout and crystal arthropathies
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Development of individualized treatment regimens and management of DMARDs, biologics, and infusion therapies, alongside performing in-office procedures like joint aspirations, injections, and soft tissue injections.
• Interpreting laboratory and imaging results while ensuring coordination of care among various healthcare providers.
• Patient and family education regarding disease management, treatment options, and preventive strategies.

• Proficient utilization of electronic medical records (EMR) for accurate documentation.
• Engagement in quality improvement initiatives and active participation in departmental meetings, aiming to enhance care coordination and support population health strategies.
• Compliance with all relevant regulatory and organizational standards while assisting in clinical protocol development.

• Ongoing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and competencies.
• Engagement in CME pursuits and adherence to licensure and certification requirements, including DEA registration and credentialing.
• Foster collaborative teamwork with diverse healthcare personnel.

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Rheumatology (Certification required within 5 years of residency)
• Unrestricted medical license (or eligibility) for Wyoming
• Current DEA registration

• Experience in an outpatient rheumatology setting
• Proficiency in musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Background in biologic therapy management and infusion services
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement

• Proficient diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to manage chronic and complex conditions effectively.
• Commitment to evidence-based medical practices.
• Strong organizational skills for effective documentation and care coordination.

• BLS certification issued by AHA
• Procedure logs are mandatory
• Active Wyoming State License or IMLC
• Vaccination Requirements:
  Covid and Flu vaccinations required or valid medical/religious exemptions accepted.

The schedule is set for four clinic days per week with one administrative day at the physician's discretion.