LocumJobsOnline is working with Austin Major Group to find a qualified Rheumatology MD in Pennsylvania!
About The Position
Position Overview
We are seeking a Rheumatologist to provide full-time locum coverage in Pennsylvania. The physician will manage a full outpatient schedule, provide telehealth visits, supervise two on-site Physician Assistants, and offer limited hospital consults and after-hours call.
Schedule & Coverage
- Clinic : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM
- Night Call : Monday–Friday, 4 : 30 PM – 8 : 00 AM
- Weekend Call : Saturday–Sunday, 24-hour call (8 : 00 AM – 8 : 00 AM)
- Shifts per Month : 10–20
Typical Volume :
Outpatients : 12–16 per dayAfter-Hours Calls : 0–5 per monthHospital Consults : 0–5 per month (often by phone / EMR during business hours)Clinical Scope
Typical Conditions : Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, gout, vasculitis, inflammatory myopathies, sarcoidosis, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, and more.Procedures : Joint injections.Patients : 100% adult population.Support : Two Physician Assistants (mid-level coverage 8 AM – 4 : 30 PM daily).EMR : EpicRequirements
Certification : Board Certified / Board Eligible in RheumatologyExperience : Minimum 1 year in Rheumatology practiceLicensure : Active Pennsylvania medical license (IMLC considered)DEA : RequiredCertification : BLS requiredHow to Apply
Rheumatologists who meet the requirements and are available for a full-time locum assignment starting January 2026 are encouraged to submit their CV for immediate consideration.
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