Locum Rheumatologist Opportunities in MI!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Board-Certified, fellowship-trained Rheumatologist to provide adult and geriatric care on a locum basis. This role combines outpatient clinic coverage with hospital-based call, supported by a full clinical and administrative team. The position is open due to a current vacancy and is available as soon as credentialing is complete.

Dates / Schedule

• Start Date: ASAP once credentialed (target need February 1; realistic start closer to April)

• Duration: Ongoing locum coverage

• Clinic Schedule: 4×10-hour shifts or 5×8-hour shifts

• Call: 24-hour hospital call, Tuesday–Monday, 2 weeks per month (1:2 call ratio)

• Credentialing Timeline: 90–120 days

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Provide adult and geriatric rheumatology care in an office-based clinic setting

• Manage hospital-based consults and call coverage

• Perform joint aspirations and corticosteroid injections

• Average patient volume of 16–18 clinic patients per day and approximately 1 hospital case per day

• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation

• Work within a Level 2 trauma center environment

• Collaborate with support staff, including MA, RN, and front desk personnel

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Board Certified in Rheumatology

• Fellowship-trained in Rheumatology

• Active Michigan medical license

• BLS certification

• Ability to perform rheumatologic procedures, including joint aspirations and corticosteroid injections

• Self-Query NPDB (within 30 days at time of presentation)

• Familiarity with Epic EMR (preferred)

• Local candidates preferred