Physician - Rheumatology
Apply NowCompany: Capital Health
Location: Pennington, NJ 08534
Description:
Work Shift:
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
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1
JOB TITLE:
Rheumatologist
COST CENTER:
XXXXXX
JOB CODE:
60000
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Telecommuting Eligible:
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
A Rheumatologist will specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the joints, muscles, and bones. They play a critical role in the care of patients with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and gout. This position requires strong diagnostic, assessment, and treatment skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Experience:
MD/DO Degree, NJ & PA licenses. Board certified/eligible in Rheumatology
3+ years of specialty training from an accredited rheumatology program
Other Credentials:
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong communication skills, highly organized, and highly productive
Special Training:
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day:
Exempt Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 5 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
VERSION:
1
JOB TITLE:
Rheumatologist
COST CENTER:
XXXXXX
JOB CODE:
60000
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Telecommuting Eligible:
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
A Rheumatologist will specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the joints, muscles, and bones. They play a critical role in the care of patients with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and gout. This position requires strong diagnostic, assessment, and treatment skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Experience:
MD/DO Degree, NJ & PA licenses. Board certified/eligible in Rheumatology
3+ years of specialty training from an accredited rheumatology program
Other Credentials:
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong communication skills, highly organized, and highly productive
Special Training:
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day:
Exempt Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Examine and diagnose patients with arthritis, joint pain and other musculoskeletal disorders
- Prescribe and administer medications, physical therapy and other treatments
- Perform joint injections, such as corticosteroid and viscosupplementation injections
- Order and interpret laboratory and imaging tests
- Provide education to patients and families regarding disease management
- Communicate with other healthcare providers to coordinate quality patient care
- Keep accurate patient medical records; completing all necessary documentation to allow for timely and efficient billing and claim submittal
- Participates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 5 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."