Physician Extender presso THE CENTER FOR RHEUMATOLOGY LLP

Description

The Center for Rheumatology, LLP, the largest rheumatology practice serving upstate New York, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assitant (PA) to join our dedicated team. Our practice specializes in diagnosing and managing arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

This role is based in our Saratoga office and follows a Monday–Friday schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical      examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and establish working diagnoses.
• Interpret and correlate laboratory and imaging results.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans, consulting supervising      physicians when appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: joint and      bursa aspirations/injection and tendon and trigger point injections
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging (e.g., X-rays, DEXA, MRI, CT,      bone scans) and EKGs.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with NYS law.
• Apply medical knowledge to diagnose and manage disease processes,      including symptom evaluation, medication management, and preventive care.
• Ensure accurate patient coding for billing, maintain detailed      medical records, and manage medical supply inventory.
• Lead and support clinical team operations during shifts, including      triage, treatment, and discharge coordination.

Innovative On-Site Services

Our practice offers an infusion treatment center that improves clinical outcomes for our patients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $112,000 – $125,000 annually
• Productivity Bonus: 7% on productivity receipts
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Annual $2500 reimbursement      provided
• Reimbursement for completion of RA and PsA intakes for participation      in on-site Corevitas registry.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the Practice
• Retirement: 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation and sick leave
• Additional Coverages: Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Requirements

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant      with current NYS licensure, registration,      and DEA license 
• Prior experience in rheumatology is preferred, but not      required