Physician Rheumatology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Location : Orlando Health, Orlando, FL

Job Summary : The Medical Director of Rheumatology will provide leadership, along with oversight for the creation and development of the Rheumatology department at Orlando Health. This role involves strategic planning, program development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. The Medical Director will work collaboratively with other departments and lead a team of rheumatologists to advance the field of rheumatology through clinical excellence, research, and education.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership and direction for the Rheumatology department, including strategic planning and program development.
• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to best practices and accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative environment that supports clinical excellence, research, and education.
• Engage in recruitment and retention of top talent in rheumatology.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Lead and support research initiatives in rheumatology.
• Perform and interpret a variety of rheumatologic diagnostic tests and treatments, including joint injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, and biologic therapies.
• Provide consultations and second opinions on complex rheumatologic cases.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of diagnostic results to referring physicians and patients.
• Stay current with advancements in rheumatology to continuously improve patient care.

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Orlando Community :

Orlando Health Medical Group :

The Orlando Health Medical Group supports the Orlando Health Hospital System, a not-for-profit healthcare organization and community-based network of physician practices, hospitals and outpatient care centers throughout Central Florida. The system includes an extensive network of physicians representing more than 100 specialties and primary care; 10 wholly-owned hospitals; 4,200 physicians, multiple skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers; and multiple outpatient care centers offering urgent care, same-day surgery, and laboratory, imaging and rehabilitation services.

The Orlando Health Medical Group physicians play a key role in delivering a complete continuum of care for nearly 3 million Central Florida residents. At Orlando Health, we value collaboration and shared purpose, providing our physicians and team members with the resources to develop successful careers. We offer generous opportunities as we work together to provide extraordinary care to our community.

Our award-winning system includes the following hospitals :