Rheumatology opening: North Platte, NE
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
North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
**Rheumatology opportunity in North Platte, NE**
-Located 225 miles from Lincoln, NE; 260 miles from Denver, CO.
-Full-time, permanent position.
Medical center is seeking a BE/BC Rheumatologist to join its team in North Platte, Nebraska.
**About the job**
Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases and systemic autoimmune diseases, such as arthritis, lupus, tendinitis, and osteoporosis, with focus on diseases in the joints, muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons. Obtain patient medical histories and perform medical diagnostic tests, including radiographs, MRIs, and ultrasound. Interpret lab and other advanced tests results. Study symptoms and evaluate effects on immune system, assess joint-related conditions, and treat soft tissue problems related to musculoskeletal system. Aspirate and inject affected joints. Create customized treatment plans and provide recommendations for treatments, therapy, and medications for treatment and pain mitigation. Advise on further examinations, as appropriate. Explain conditions and treatment plans to patients and family. Consult with physicians needing rheumatology specialist to diagnose or treat patients. General supervision of hospital staff. Full-time, minimum of 40 hours per week with practice-based only on-call coverage, as needed.
**Minimum Requirements:**
Medical Doctorate or ECFMG equivalent. Completion of medical residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Rheumatology. Board certification in Internal Medicine, Board eligible in Rheumatology, and current Nebraska medical license.
**About Medical Center:**
Nonprofit, fully accredited, 116-bed regional referral center serving west Nebraska, northern Kansas and northern Colorado. In total, the primary and secondary service areas span 34 counties, 136,000 lives and approximately 67,832 square miles, about the size of the state of Pennsylvania. With nearly 100 physicians representing 30 medical specialties, the health system offers advanced medical services, including heart and vascular, cancer, orthopedic services, women's services, and a level III trauma center. The system employs approximately 1,100 employees and has more than 200 volunteers. The range of patient populations served includes neonatal, pediatric, adult, obstetric and geriatric.
**About the Community:**
-Know your neighbors and the parents of your children's friends.
-Take advantage of excellent public and private schools.
-Enjoy water sports at Lake Maloney, Lake Sutherland, or Lake McConaughy.
-Golf at three 18-hole courses, bike about the community or enjoy sports and recreation with a wide array of recreation and fitness facilities located throughout the city.
-Pick from a myriad of local cultural activities and events.
-Enjoy transportation via our regional airport, making travel excursions easy.
-Dine at one of our many restaurants, which feature some of the best beef in the nation, not to mention other cuisines such as Japanese (Sushi), Chinese and Mexican.