Rheumatology Opening in State College, PA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Rheumatology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Rheumatology Job Openings in State College, PA**
Area is surrounded by state parks
Located 140 miles from Pittsburgh; 170 miles from Baltimore, MD
**Position Details:**
- Full-time, permanent
- Physician led, professionally managed multi-specialty group
- Openings for a Rheumatologist to join a cohesive, collaborative team of 17 providers.
- All physicians are BC/BE.
- All physicians in the group participate in teaching at nearby college of medicine.
- 260 bed, not-for-profit, acute-care hospital
**Essential Functions**
- Obtain complete patient medical history and physical data, review records and assess patient heath status.
- Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
- Perform a complete/symptom limited physical examination, record findings and establish presumptive diagnosis.
- Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as x-rays, electrocardiograms and laboratory tests and interpret results for deviations from normal.
- Analyze data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
- Perform patient care by administering injections, immunizations and oral medications in compliance with applicable laws/guidelines and suturing wounds. Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
- Document patient information and care provided in the patients electronic health record.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes and assist in provision of continuity of care.
- Provide instructions to the patient and family, if necessary, regarding medications and treatments.
- Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs if applicable.
- Using the Electronic Health Record, document and bill for services rendered.
- Perform other duties as required.
**Highlights:**
- Highly supportive administration
- Stable multi-specialty group, full spectrum of specialties supporting the team
- Growing patient demand, growing organization, excellent reputation
- Collegial work environment that strives to provide a favorable work/life balance
**Location Information:**
State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more. This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. In fact, State College was recently named the 8th best city in the United States to move to as well as the 6th best to raise a family. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstate 80.