Outpatient Rheumatologist - Chelmsford, MA & Lawrence, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Join our organization and make a meaningful difference while advancing your career, all within a supportive community of dedicated and compassionate professionals. Every individual here contributes significantly to creating a comprehensive healthcare experience that is accessible, empowering, and fundamentally human.

We are excited to announce that New England Neurological Associates (NENA) has partnered with Lowell General Hospital and is looking for a Rheumatologist to become part of our team.

Department Overview:

• Collaborative Healthcare: NENA consists of a cohesive team of 28 Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians, integrated within the Tufts Medicine Health System, which includes over 700 affiliated doctors and a clinical partnership with Tufts Medical Center.
• Specialized Areas: Our subspecialties encompass epileptology, stroke, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, neuromuscular conditions, and migraine management.
• Teamwork: NENA provides care to more than 64,000 patients across the Merrimack Valley. Through our collaboration with Tufts Medicine, we aim to enhance healthcare access, including plans for a neuro-immunology program and the establishment of a Memory Center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Engagement: As an Outpatient Rheumatologist, you will serve the culturally rich community of greater Lowell, MA, from our offices in Chelmsford and Westford.
• Patient-Centric Approach: With over 50 years of service, NENA stands as one of the largest multispecialty neuroscience practices in the region. Our primary commitment is to ensure our patients' comfort, convenience, and enhancement of their quality of life in a friendly and efficient manner. Our mission and values, along with a strong customer service ethos, guide our daily operations.
• The Rheumatology Division addresses a variety of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic inflammatory arthritis, bone disorders, joint pain, musculoskeletal pain syndromes, local and systemic sclerosis, vasculitis, inflammatory diseases, and other autoimmune disorders.
• Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will provide continuous care for patients within a single practice, supported by Nurse Practitioners and flexible scheduling that allows for documentation time during your workday. NENA aims to be the preferred choice for patients, a desirable workplace for doctors, and an excellent environment for employees.

Work Schedule:

We offer both part-time and full-time positions. Full-time hours typically run from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There is no hospital call required, and practice call is 1:2, averaging about 3-6 calls per month for critical lab results.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Physician (MD or DO) degree or its foreign equivalent, along with board certification in Rheumatology to be fully licensed and credentialed as an attending physician at Lowell General Hospital.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary that reflects your training and professional experience.

About Our Organization:

We are a prominent integrated health system that combines the strengths of academic and community healthcare to provide exceptional, connected, and accessible care experiences throughout Massachusetts. Our network includes various hospitals and a comprehensive home care service, along with a large integrated physician network. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and value diversity and inclusion. Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, as well as for essential job functions and other employment benefits.

Why Choose NENA:

Our healthcare professionals recognize the significance of being part of a vibrant and diverse community. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to delivering the highest quality healthcare to the Merrimack Valley, treating approximately 74,000 patients annually, many of whom are family, friends, and neighbors. After five decades of service, NENA has become one of the largest multispecialty neuroscience practices in the area. We continuously strive to be the preferred destination for patients, a sought-after workplace for doctors, and an excellent environment for employees. Our focus remains on enhancing our patients' comfort, convenience, and quality of life in an efficient and friendly manner, guided by our mission, values, and strong customer service philosophy.

Currently, NENA comprises 14 neurology providers (Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians) serving patients throughout the Merrimack Valley. Our subspecialists include experts in epileptology, stroke, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, neuromuscular conditions, and migraine management. Our memory care program has expanded, leading the region in research and access to the latest treatments.