Physician Assistant - Rheumatology

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Job Description

If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient centered care, then Summit Health / Starling Physicians is the place to be! We are currently seeking a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) to work collaboratively with our Rheumatology Department .
Requirements include:

• Current Connecticut StatePA License

• Rheumatology experience preferred
  
  

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

• Duties include conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests and imaging, prescribing medications, and educating patients about disease management and lifestyle modifications.

• Collaborate closely with rheumatologists and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans.

• Assist with in-office procedures, such as joint injections or aspirations, and provide ongoing follow-up care to monitor disease progression and treatment effectiveness.

• Prescribe medications, including disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and corticosteroids, in accordance with evidence-based guidelines

• Monitor the effectiveness of treatments and adjust plans as necessary based on patient response and side effects

• Provide clear, comprehensive education to patients regarding their diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle changes, and self-management strategies

• Chronic Disease Management:

  • Monitor and manage long-term follow-up for patients with chronic rheumatologic conditions, ensuring appropriate screening and preventative care

  • Address flare-ups and complications promptly, adjusting management plans as needed

• Experience or interest in caring for patients with complex rheumatologic conditions, disease-modifying therapies, and evolving treatment paradigms is highly valued.

If you are an interested candidate, please reach out to our recruiters at

Summit Health / Starling Physicians
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