Remote Rheumatologist – Telehealth (Part-Time 1099)
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Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Rheumatologist for a flexible, part-time telehealth opportunity supporting a community-based healthcare program. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician interested in supplemental clinical work without the need for routine travel or an on-site commitment.
The Rheumatologist will provide virtual consultations, follow-up care, and clinical guidance to patients receiving care at partner healthcare facilities. On-site clinical staff will assist with patient examinations as needed.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual rheumatology consultations and follow-up appointments.
- Evaluate and manage rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
- Manage and monitor biologic therapies and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
- Review laboratory results, imaging, and relevant medical records.
- Provide electronic consultations (eConsults) and clinical recommendations.
- Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic health record.
- Collaborate with on-site clinical teams to coordinate patient care.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an Internal Medicine residency.
- Completion of an accredited Rheumatology fellowship.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology.
- Active California and/or Oregon medical license, or willingness to obtain the required state license(s).
- Previous telehealth experience preferred.
- Comfortable providing virtual consultations and managing patients remotely.
Working Hours
- Competitive compensation of $200/hour.
- Flexible, part-time schedule.
- Approximately two days per week.
- 100% remote clinical work.
- Schedule established 30 days in advance.
- Opportunity to supplement an existing clinical practice.
- No routine travel required.