# Rheumatologist (MD/DO) - Texas

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Abilene, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** West - Hendrick Healthcare

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## Description

### **Rheumatologist (MD/DO)**

### **Position Summary**

The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. This role focuses on the long-term care of patients with complex rheumatic conditions through evidence-based medical management, patient education, and coordination with multidisciplinary care teams.

### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

-   Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, gout, osteoporosis, and connective tissue disorders
-   Diagnose and treat inflammatory and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases
-   Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
-   Prescribe and manage immunomodulatory and biologic therapies
-   Provide outpatient rheumatology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
-   Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and bone density scans
-   Perform office-based procedures such as joint aspiration and injection, consistent with training and privileges
-   Collaborate with primary care providers, orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, dermatology, and other specialists
-   Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management
-   Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
-   Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
-   Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff as applicable
-   Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

### **Qualifications**

-   Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
-   Completion of an accredited internal medicine or pediatrics residency program
-   Completion of an accredited rheumatology fellowship program
-   Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology
-   Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
-   DEA registration or eligibility

### **Skills and Competencies**

-   Expertise in rheumatologic disease diagnosis and management
-   Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
-   Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
-   Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions over time
-   Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care

### **Work Environment**

-   Outpatient rheumatology clinics with possible inpatient consult responsibilities
-   Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs

### **Physical Requirements**

-   Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
-   Manual dexterity for joint injections and examinations
-   Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and interpretation of diagnostic data

## Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.