Physician - Rheumatologist

Description

Community Health Centers of America is hiring for a Rheumatologist to work in our family practice clinics in the Sacramento , CA area. Possibly will also work in contracted long-term care facilities. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients for diseases affecting the joints, muscles, and bones, such as arthritis and autoimmune disorders, independently or as part of a healthcare team, in the clinic setting.

Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. Our goal is to provide better care to the patient with a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive work environment for its healthcare professionals.

Job Description

Clinical Duties

• Obtain, analyze, and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, lupus, gout, and other autoimmune disorders.
• Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribe and administer treatments, monitor patient progress, and adjust medication as needed.
• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
• Educate patients and families about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, medical treatments, medications, etc.
• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic testing relevant to rheumatology, including lab results and imaging scans.
• Conduct in-office procedures such as joint injections.
• Perform follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Provide consultative support to other providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities.

Administrative Duties

Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.

Benefits

Our healthcare professionals enjoy competitive benefits, including :

License / Certification

Work Location

In person

Schedule

Requirements

Position Requirements

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