Rheumatologist Job

Rheumatologist

Client is seeking a BE/BC Rheumatologist to join in serving the community and North Central Montana, with a catchment area of over 275,000 people. Certification in musculoskeletal ultrasound preferred.

Clinic Information

We presently have one rheumatologist employed by the medical group. This position is currently based in the Internal Medicine Department consisting of 5 Internists and 4 Advanced Practice Clinicians as well as an Endocrine Nurse Practitioner.

The department has an outpatient Infusion Suite (non-chemo) for connective tissue and immune-compromised patients, Dieticians and Diabetes educators on the floor, and 2 phlebotomists to execute outpatient lab orders before and after appointments. Support staff for the entire clinic includes 11 front office staff to register, schedule, and prior-authorize medications, 22 clinical staff, and a prescription nurse used to refill medications. The practice is also starting to build a care coordination team to deliver proactive care while the clinical team focuses on the patient in front of them (phone or visit).

Hospitalists admit and take direction for Inpatients. Client provides a stable base of primary care physicians while also offering a variety of specialty outpatient services, including: Acupuncture; Anesthesiology; Cancer; Critical Care; Dermatology; Ear, Nose & Throat; Emergency Medicine; Endocrinology; Family Medicine; Gastroenterology; Geriatrics; Heart & Vascular; Injury Center; Internal Medicine/Post-Discharge; Medical Spa; Neonatology; Neurology; Neurosurgery; Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility; Orthopedics; Pain Management; Pathology; Pediatrics, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Psychiatry/Psychology; Pulmonary; Rehabilitation; Urology; and Walk-In/Urgent Care.

Schedule and Call Information

Physicians typically see 18-25 patients per day based on preference and complexity. The clinic is open from 7:00 - 5:00 pm and most providers have patients scheduled from 8:30 - 4:30 pm, allowing time for early morning blood work or infusion. Call is handled by our large hospitalist program and therefore has a minimal impact on outpatient providers. There is opportunity to pick up additional hospitalist shifts if that is of interest.

Compensation and Benefits

This opportunity is an employed position. We offer a nationally competitive compensation based on a productivity model and our comprehensive benefits include paid vacation, retirement plan, generous CME, relocation assistance and malpractice

Community Information

Location has a city population of 60,000, with a draw of over 275,000 people in north central Montana. We experience mild winters and enjoy blue skies over 300 days per year. Location is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, with nationally ranked public schools and an average commute of under 12 minutes, making the quality of life unsurpassed in the Rocky Mountain West. Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs through the middle of town. Outdoor activities include camping, hiking, horseback riding, water& snow skiing, rock & ice climbing, boating, white-water kayaking, off-road motor sports, upland bird, waterfowl, and big-game hunting.

Health System

This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle. While enjoying the last best place, you'll have the added benefit of having access to one of the state's most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 200 members on medical staff representing 40 specialties. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting edge technologies make Client an exceptional working environment and one of the Best Places To Work in Healthcare.

Accepts J1s: Yes Accepts H1Bs: No Response Loan Assistance: No Practice Type: Hospital Employee
Verified Date: 06/23/2019 Christopher DonovanSenior HealthCare Recruiter/ Continuum Physician Recruiting / Continuum Medical Staffing
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