PHY Rheumatology

Job description

Your future role at a glance
• PRN
• Join an established team of 4 physicians
• Practice setting: Outpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Diagnostic evaluation & investigation of conditions
• Multidisciplinary care coordination with many other employed or aligned community partners
• Fellowship training

How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
• Required Credential(s):
• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Work Experience
• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive
• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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