Rheumatology Physician

OPEN POSITION:
Physician - Rheumatologist
SCHEDULE:
- Flexible Options Available
- Full-Time (32 Hours)
- Part-Time (Negotiable)
- No Weekends
- No Evenings
- No Holidays
OFFICE HOURS:
- Monday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Tuesday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Wednesday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Friday, closed
- Saturday, closed
- Sunday, closed
COMPENSATION:
- Partnership Track Option
- $300,000 to $325,000+ Annual Income
- $220,000 to $250,000 Base Salary
- Quarterly Bonuses
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Time Off Package
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Annual CME Allowance
- License / DEA Fees Paid
- Full Details Negotiable
LOCATION:
Palm Harbor, Florida
COMPANY PROFILE:
This physician-owned-and-operated private practice has been providing rheumatology services to patients in the Palm Harbor area for nearly 50 years. Their in-house services include, but are not limited to, infusions, ultrasound-guided injections, PRP therapy, convenient telemedicine appointments, and physical therapy. They currently boast a staff of two rheumatologists, one internal medicine physician, and one endocrinologist. They are seeking a new rheumatologist to join them due to an upcoming retirement. As such, the new physician will inherit an established patient panel and be provided a transition period.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is an outpatient rheumatology role in a private practice, working to diagnose, manage, and treat autoimmune disorders and musculoskeletal conditions affecting joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues.
Specific duties of the rheumatologist role include, but are not limited to:
- review patient histories and perform physical examinations
- consult with patients to determine appropriate courses of treatment
- provide appropriate treatments and patient care plans
- examine and diagnose disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- examine and diagnose disorders and diseases of the immune system
- recommend and order tests to determine extent of illnesses and help diagnose conditions
- diagnose and treat rheumatic disorders of the skeletal system, muscles, and joints
- obtain lab reports and prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs / other medications
- suggest OT or PT to patients suffering from arthritis and other types of joint disorders
- provide relationship-centered care, taking into account psychosocial and physical needs
- communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care
Physicians see an average of 15 to 20 patients per day. All visits are prepped and supported by dedicated clinical assistants.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Florida medical license
- DEA
- Board Certification or Eligibility, Rheumatology
- 1+ year experience preferred, not required
- current fellows are welcome to apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at or call .
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