Rheumatology Opening in Kennewick, WA

## Rheumatologist | Kennewick, WA Tri-Cities — Southeast Washington ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent position * Schedule: No call * No call — 100% outpatient * Setting: Outpatient rheumatology — approximately 18 patients per shift; multiple providers accepted * EMR: Epic * Hospital privileges required * Credentialing timeframe: 90 days * Washington license or eligibility to obtain * BLS certification required * Board Certified required — Board Eligible not accepted ## Practice Overview Seeking a Board Certified Rheumatologist to join an established outpatient rheumatology clinic: * Support staff includes 3 office staff * No APP supervision required * No resident or teaching supervision required * Fellowship training required * Diagnostic and therapeutic taps, including arthrocentesis, and joint and soft tissue injections — required * Tissue biopsy, bone mineral density studies, EMG/NCV, and IV therapy management not required ## Required Certifications * BLS — required ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO, Board Certified in Rheumatology — required * Fellowship training — required * Active Washington medical license or IMLC — required; licensing reimbursement not available * Arthrocentesis and joint/soft tissue injection proficiency — required * Hospital privileges eligibility — required ## About the Community – Kennewick, Washington * Part of the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland) in southeast Washington, at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers * Sunny, dry climate with abundant outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, golf, and hiking * Gateway to Washington's Columbia Valley wine country, with hundreds of wineries nearby * Affordable cost of living with strong schools and family-friendly neighborhoods * Tri-Cities Airport offering regional connections to Seattle, Portland, and other hubs