Rheumatologist - SSMC

1 month ago

Norwell, Massachusetts, United States South Shore Health Full time
Job Summary

South Shore Health is seeking a skilled Rheumatologist to join our team at SSMC. As a Rheumatologist, you will provide and manage direct health care for a specified patient population, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
  • Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
  • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
  • Manages patient medications and prescribes appropriate medications as needed.
  • Orders and interprets laboratory studies, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests.
  • Makes referrals to other healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care.
  • Establishes a therapeutic patient-health care provider relationship.
  • Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
  • Documents patient clinical activities clearly, concisely, and within the expected time frames as outlined in the Medical Records Completion and Documentation Policy.
  • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned.

Requirements

  • Medical Doctor Degree; residency program
  • State licensure, Board Certification or board eligible in area of expertise. Federal DEA license. ALS certification.
  • Preferably at least 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

Work Environment

Typically, M-F 8a-5p

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