Physician - Rheumatology

About the role

The Department of Internal Medicine is currently seeking a Full-Time Rheumatologist to join our team. The Department of Internal Medicine provides specialty services across the continuum of care at JPS. We currently have over 90 providers who work in a variety of different locations including the Main Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and our Community Medicine Clinics. Our specialties include Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology and Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Administers and interprets all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations within the inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
• Edits and educates patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments; may also conduct physicals, order tests, and serve as a patient's healthcare provider.

Requirements

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and equitable healthcare delivery.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR).

Qualifications

• Current Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.
• Residency and/or Fellowship training within specialty.
• Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Board Certification or Board Eligible.