Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Rheumatology in Harrisburg, PA

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Rheumatology in Harrisburg, PA
Doctor of Medicine | Rheumatology

Location:

Harrisburg, PA

Employer:

Adelphi Locums

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title:

Physician  Rheumatology

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location:

Harrisburg, PA

Service Setting:
Outpatient Clinic

Coverage Type:
Clinical Only

Coverage Period:
Nov 3, 2025  Ongoing

Clinical Shift

Schedule:

Mon  Fri, 8:00a  4:30p COVERAGE DATES

Nov 3, 2025  Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics:
Adults (100%)

Patient Volume/Census:
Average 1216 patients/day

Admissions:
No

Rounding:
Not Included

Phone Consults:
Yes

Case 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: TBD

Trauma Level: TBD

EMR System:
Epic

Office Equipment Available: TBD

Specialty Backup Available: UPMC infusion center and specialty services

Support Staff Available: TBD

Reason for Coverage:
Team Growth, Turnover Vacancy, Candidate Retiring

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges

Required:

Yes

Temporary Privileges Available:
No

Credentialing 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 April Nov, $100/day Dec Mar) REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Joint injections

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses:
Active PA medical license

Board:
Board Certified in Rheumatology

DEA:
Active DEA Certification

Certifications:

BLS

Experience:

Minimum 1 year in specialty

Other

Qualifications:

Ability to function independently and manage established patient panel

Would consider 2 candidates who could each cover consistently 2 weeks/month on a regular ongoing schedule

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide in-person and virtual patient visits

Manage established patient panel and assist with care of existing patients

Review and sign therapy plans and infusion orders

Oversee infusions performed at UPMC infusion center

Provide laboratory surveillance and medication refills

Conduct new patient visits (40 minutes) and follow-up visits (20 minutes)

Perform joint injections

Document all patient encounters in Epic EMR