Rheumatologist
Rheumatologist
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16-08-2025
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Job Description
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 12 16 patients/day
Admissions: No
Rounding: Not Included
Phone Consults: Yes
Case Mix: Rheumatoid Arthritis Psoriatic Arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Lupus Scleroderma Sjogrens Syndrome Gout and Crystal Arthropathies Osteoporosis/Bone Health Vasculitis Inflammatory Myopathies Giant Cell Arteritis Temporal Arteritis Polymyalgia Rheumatica Sarcoidosis Reactive Arthritis Raynauds Phenomenon Wegeners 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 April Nov $100/day Dec Mar)
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
Employment Type
Full Time
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