Community Health is seeking a full-time Rheumatologist to work at our FQHC practice in Rutland, Vermont. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders in accordance with current standards of care.
Order, interpret, and integrate laboratory testing, imaging studies, bone health assessments, and other diagnostic data to support clinical decision-making
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, lifestyle counseling, and referrals when appropriate.
Prescribe and manage disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, biologic agents, corticosteroids, and other therapies while monitoring efficacy, side effects, and medication safety.
Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice, such as joint injections, aspirations, and other rheumatology-related procedures as clinically indicated.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication risks and benefits, disease self-management, and long-term follow-up needs.
Collaborate with primary care providers, specialty physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and other team members to coordinate comprehensive care.
Provide timely consultation, follow-up, and clinical recommendations, including review of referral information and communication of care plans.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with organizational, payer, and regulatory standards.
Support quality improvement, patient safety, utilization management, and evidence-based practice initiatives related to rheumatology care.
Participate in call coverage, peer collaboration, committee work, and organizational initiatives as assigned.
Key Requirements
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school required.
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship required.
Demonstrated clinical training and competency in the diagnosis and management of rheumatologic and autoimmune disease.
Prior outpatient specialty practice experience preferred.
Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont, or ability to obtain prior to start date, required.
Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine and board certification or board eligibility in Rheumatology required.
DEA registration and eligibility for hospital and payer credentialing required.
Experience with musculoskeletal ultrasound, joint injections/aspirations, osteoporosis management, and interdisciplinary chronic disease care preferred.
Strong electronic medical record documentation skills and commitment to quality, access, and patient-centered care preferred.
