Rheumatology Physician and Faculty Appointment

Office · Shelton, Connecticut · permanent

Job description

Rheumatology Physician and Faculty Appointment Our Physicians are a part of a non-profit hospital-owned multi-specialty group the surrounding community. We provide clinical services as well as teaching faculty for Internal Medicine and Preventative Medicine residency programs. We are actively seeking an Rheumatology physician to join our group, providing high quality medical care to patients in an office-based setting

Requirements

Education/Licensing Requirements: • Graduation from accredited medical school (MD or DO). • Graduation from accredited Rheumatology residency program. • Valid and unrestricted Connecticut medical license or ability to obtain. • Valid DEA registration and Controlled Substance Certificate. • Board certified in Rheumatology. Job Responsibilities: • Provides medical care related to diseases affecting the joints, muscles, and bones, including arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and other inflammatory conditions. • Examines patients, obtains medical histories. • Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests. • Creates treatment plans. • Initiates appropriate referrals to specialists and hospital programs. • Ensures proper patient documentation is timely, accurate and complete. • Works with practice management to ensure proper compliance with billing and coding. • Promotes wellness and health education. • Participates in on-call coverage with Rheumatology providers • Provides quality supervision of residents, medical students, nurses, medical assistants and other clinical staff at the site.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive salary plus incentive compensation based on productivity and quality measures. Physician will also share in bonus awards from based on participation in quality or utilization programs from various insurers. • Generous paid time off includes vacation, holidays, sick time and CME. • Benefits include medical, vision, dental (including orthodontia), 401k with employer match and CME allowance. • Relocation assistance and hiring bonus may be included.