A hospital system in South Jersey is currently seeking a Rheumatologist for a promising opportunity with their growing team.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: Standard business
- Setting: Outpatient
- Call: 1:6 weeks, will do inpatient rounding this week
Responsibilities:
The Rheumatologist will be responsible for:
- Diagnosing various endocrine disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism), adrenal disorders (Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease), pituitary disorders, metabolic disorders, and more
- Developing treatment
- Review patient’s history and perform physical examination
- Evaluate, diagnose and provide appropriate treatment and patient care
- Recommend and order lab tests including X-rays of the joints to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition
- Diagnose disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system and immune system
- Diagnose and treat rheumatic disorders of the skeletal system, muscles and joints
- Treat patients with rheumatic diseases including, but not limited to lupus, tendonitis, arthritis, myositis, scleroderma, and osteoporosis
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications
- Formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans
- Refer to occupational or physical therapy as required.
- Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings
Qualifications:
- Current unrestricted NJ medical license
- BE/BC in Rheumatology (MD/DO)
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