# Rheumatology Physician at iRecruitMD in Abilene, Texas,…

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# Rheumatology Physician

iRecruitMD

## Job Description

Rheumatologist (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. This role focuses on the long-term care of patients with complex rheumatic conditions through evidence-based medical management, patient education, and coordination with multidisciplinary care teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue disorders

- Diagnose and treat inflammatory and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases

- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans

- Prescribe and manage immunomodulatory and biologic therapies

- Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed

- Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and bone density scans

- Perform office-based procedures such as joint aspiration and injection, consistent with training and privileges

- Collaborate with primary care providers, orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and other specialists

- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management

- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

- Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff as applicable

- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

- Completion of an accredited internal medicine or pediatrics residency program

- Completion of an accredited rheumatology fellowship program

- Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology

- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

- DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

- Expertise in rheumatologic disease diagnosis and management

- Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills

- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities

- Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions over time

- Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

Work Environment

- Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consult responsibilities

- Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments

- Manual dexterity for joint injections and examinations

- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data

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