Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Rheumatology in Harrisburg, PA

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Physician Rheumatology Job Type : Locum Tenens Location : Harrisburg, PA Service Setting : Outpatient Clinic Coverage Type : Clinical Only Coverage Period : Nov 3, 2025 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule : Mon Fri, 8 : 00a 4 : 30p COVERAGE DATES Nov 3, 2025 Ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics : Adults (100%) Patient Volume / Census : Average 1216 patients / day Admissions : No Rounding : Not Included Phone Consults : Yes Case Mix : Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, Scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome, Gout and Crystal Arthropathies, Osteoporosis / Bone Health, Vasculitis, Inflammatory Myopathies, Giant Cell Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Sarcoidosis, Reactive Arthritis, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Wegener's Granulomatosis, Positive ANA with symptoms, Arthralgia FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department : TBD Trauma Level : TBD EMR System : Epic Office Equipment Available : TBD Specialty Backup Available : UPMC infusion center and specialty services Support Staff Available : TBD Reason for Coverage : Team Growth, Turnover Vacancy, Candidate Retiring PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Temporary Privileges Available : No Credentialing Timeline : 60 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (lodging capped at $175 / night; airfare economy with 1 checked bag; mileage at IRS rate; rental car capped at $75 / day AprilNov, $100 / day DecMar) REQUIRED PROCEDURES Joint injections JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses : Active PA medical license Board : Board Certified in Rheumatology DEA : Active DEA Certification Certifications : BLS Experience : Minimum 1 year in specialty Other Qualifications : Ability to function independently and manage established patient panel Would consider 2 candidates who could each cover consistently 2 weeks / month on a regular ongoing schedule DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide in-person and virtual patient visits Manage established patient panel and assist with care of existing patients Review and sign therapy plans and infusion orders Oversee infusions performed at UPMC infusion center Provide laboratory surveillance and medication refills Conduct new patient visits (40 minutes) and follow-up visits (20 minutes) Perform joint injections Document all patient encounters in Epic EMR