Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Rheumatology in Harrisburg, PA (Hiring Immediately)

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About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Rheumatology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Harrisburg, PA
• Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Nov 3, 2025 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon Fri, 8:00a 4:30p COVERAGE DATES
• Nov 3, 2025 Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults (100%)
• Patient Volume/Census: Average 1216 patients/day
• Admissions: No
• Rounding: Not Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, Scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome, Gout and Crystal Arthropathies, Osteoporosis/Bone Health, Vasculitis, Inflammatory Myopathies, Giant Cell Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Sarcoidosis, Reactive Arthritis, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Wegener's Granulomatosis, Positive ANA with symptoms, Arthralgia

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: TBD
• Trauma Level: TBD
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: TBD
• Specialty Backup Available: UPMC infusion center and specialty services
• Support Staff Available: TBD
• Reason for Coverage: Team Growth, Turnover Vacancy, Candidate Retiring

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (lodging capped at $175/night; airfare economy with 1 checked bag; mileage at IRS rate; rental car capped at $75/day AprilNov, $100/day DecMar) REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Joint injections

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active PA medical license
• Board: Board Certified in Rheumatology
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: BLS
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Other Qualifications: Ability to function independently and manage established patient panel
• Would consider 2 candidates who could each cover consistently 2 weeks/month on a regular ongoing schedule

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide in-person and virtual patient visits
• Manage established patient panel and assist with care of existing patients
• Review and sign therapy plans and infusion orders
• Oversee infusions performed at UPMC infusion center
• Provide laboratory surveillance and medication refills
• Conduct new patient visits (40 minutes) and follow-up visits (20 minutes)
• Perform joint injections
• Document all patient encounters in Epic EMR

EXPPLAT

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.