Rheumatologist

Rheumatologist Opportunity at Ascension St. John

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Ascension St John is looking for a Rheumatologist for our Rheumatology Practice. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St John to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Strong referral base already established
• Visa sponsorship opportunities with full legal support
• Leadership committed to access + support
• APP + RN support structure planned
• Opportunity to help lead & shape a new service line, building a unique niche offering.
• Access to hospital resources + multidisciplinary care
• Employed model with full operational support

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Ascension St. John:

• Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was founded in 1926 by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother.
• Beginning with just a 50-bed hospital, Ascension St. John is now an ACS verified level I trauma center that incorporates the skills of more than 800 primary care and specialty physicians, 7,000 employees and 8 medical centers throughout northeastern Oklahoma.
• Ascension St. John Medical Center was named the No. 1 hospital in Oklahoma by U.S. News & World Report and achieved high marks from The Joint Commission, the American College of Surgeons, and the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients for stroke, trauma, and kidney transplant care.

About Tulsa:

• Tulsa is unique in that it offers an enviable low cost of living combined with big city attractions and amenities.
• From world-class parks, museums, and legendary music venues to renowned shopping districts and notable restaurants, Tulsa offers an unexpected, dynamic quality of life without the sticker shock of other cities.
• We are surrounded by biking/hiking trails, nationally recognized parks, and multiple beautiful lakes within a short distance from downtown.

Highlights of note include:

• Top 10 City for Live Music
• #3 City in National Home Value Growth by Zillow
• The Nation's 2nd Fastest Commute Time per the U.S. Census
• #1 Most Affordable City in the U.S. by Relocate America
• #8 Family Spring Break Destination by Livability.com

What minimum requirements you'll need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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