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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

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JOB TITLE:

Rheumatologist

COST CENTER:

XXXXXX

JOB CODE:

60000

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Telecommuting Eligible:

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

A Rheumatologist will specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the joints, muscles, and bones.  They play a critical role in the care of patients with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and gout.  This position requires strong diagnostic, assessment, and treatment skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Experience:

MD/DO Degree, NJ & PA licenses. Board certified/eligible in Rheumatology

3+ years of specialty training from an accredited rheumatology program

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong communication skills, highly organized, and highly productive

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:

Exempt Hours  

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSExamine and diagnose patients with arthritis, joint pain and other musculoskeletal disordersPrescribe and administer medications, physical therapy and other treatmentsPerform joint injections, such as corticosteroid and viscosupplementation injectionsOrder and interpret laboratory and imaging testsProvide education to patients and families regarding disease managementCommunicate with other healthcare providers to coordinate quality patient careKeep accurate patient medical records; completing all necessary documentation to allow for timely and efficient billing and claim submittalParticipates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell

Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 5 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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