Rheumatologist (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota

Rheumatologist (MD/DO) Position Summary The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management of patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. This role emphasizes evidence-based medical management, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize functional outcomes and quality of life. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue disorders Diagnose and treat inflammatory and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans Prescribe and manage immunomodulatory, biologic, and disease-modifying therapies Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and bone density scans Perform office-based procedures such as joint aspiration and injection, consistent with training and privileges Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists such as orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and neurology Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff as applicable Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited internal medicine or pediatrics residency program Completion of an accredited rheumatology fellowship program Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies Expertise in rheumatologic disease diagnosis and management Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions over time Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care Work Environment Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consult responsibilities Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments Manual dexterity for joint injections and musculoskeletal examinations Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data Must maintain state certification and/or licensure. Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr