Physician - Rheumatologist

Job Description

Community Health Centers of America is hiring a Rheumatologist to work in their family practice clinics in the Sacramento, CA area. The position may also involve working in contracted long-term care facilities.

• Diagnose and treat patients for diseases affecting the joints, muscles, and bones, such as arthritis and autoimmune disorders.
• Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribe and administer treatments, monitor patient progress, and adjust medication as needed.
• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
• Educate patients and families about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, medical treatments, medications, etc.
• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic testing relevant to rheumatology, including lab results and imaging scans.
• Conduct in-office procedures such as joint injections.
• Provide consultative support to other providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain complete, accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings.
• Support the development of clinical protocols and patient education materials.
• Participate in teaching opportunities or case conferences, if applicable.
• Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for practice.
• Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
• Practice safe and healthy control methods while working with patients.
• Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
• Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol.
• Respect cultural and religious practices of minor patients.
• Uphold HIPAA regulations.
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification

• California MD/DO license (Required)

Work Location and Schedule

In person
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and completion of residency program.
• Completion of an accredited rheumatology fellowship.
• Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology.
• Active medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California.
• 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current BLS/ACLS required.
• Current DEA required.
• Experience in a multi-specialty or FQHC setting preferred.
• In depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening and active learning
• Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds
• Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Complex problem solving
• Social perceptiveness
• Respect patient confidentiality