Rheumatologist; DH

Rheumatologist (DH4066)

Company:
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position; (2) are legally married to enrolled members of those tribes and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference;

and (3) are enrolled members of other federally recognized American Indian tribes will be given tertiary preference.

The rheumatologist will provide medical care services for adult patients in hospital, clinic, and designated health care facilities, focusing on rheumatological conditions.

• Education & training: MD or DO degree; completion of a 3‑year Internal Medicine residency; completion of a Rheumatology fellowship; board–eligible or board–certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
• License & credentialing: Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico; meet all additional credentialing/privileging requirements for membership to the Medical Staff.
• Other skills and abilities:
  • Positive working relationships with others.
  • High ethical standards; no history of complaints from co‑workers or patients.
  • Reliability and punctuality; minimal absences.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Successful completion of background and reference checks, fingerprint clearance, physical examinations, and other screenings.
  • Submission of all required employment‑related documents and references with accurate, honest information.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, maintaining balance, and reaching; occasional kneeling, crouching, twisting.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 10 lb.
• Requirements for vision, hearing, and fine motor tasks, as well as telephone use.

• Ability to manage high levels of stress and make decisions under pressure.
• Calm coping with anger/fear/hostility of others.
• Adaptability, multitasking, shift work, and working in close wards.

• Possibility of exposure to infectious diseases.

• Conduct outpatient rheumatology clinic visits; review medications, diet, therapy, and adherence; adjust treatment plans; provide patient and family counseling.
• Perform consultations for hospitalists; review history; order or perform diagnostics; provide preliminary diagnoses and treatment or referrals; provide emergency care as needed.
• Prepare and maintain accurate medical records; communicate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals.
• Refer patients to appropriate contracted facilities; provide complete clinical information and coordinate follow‑up care.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals (community health nurse, social workers, health educator, etc.) to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain electronic health record data entry consistent with patient service role.
• Ensure proper PPE usage, including masks, gloves, gowns, N95 respirators, and face shields; follow CDC guidelines for donning/doffing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care