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Job DescriptionIf you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient centered care, then Summit Health / Starling Physicians is the place to be! We are currently seeking a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/ Physician Assistant (PA) to work collaboratively with our Rheumatology Department.
Requirements include:
- Current Connecticut State APRN/PA License
- Rheumatology experience preferred
Responsibilities include:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
- Duties include conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests and imaging, prescribing medications, and educating patients about disease management and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborate closely with rheumatologists and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans.
- Assist with in-office procedures, such as joint injections or aspirations, and provide ongoing follow-up care to monitor disease progression and treatment effectiveness.
- Prescribe medications, including disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and corticosteroids, in accordance with evidence-based guidelines
- Monitor the effectiveness of treatments and adjust plans as necessary based on patient response and side effects
- Provide clear, comprehensive education to patients regarding their diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle changes, and self-management strategies
- Chronic Disease Management:
- Monitor and manage long-term follow-up for patients with chronic rheumatologic conditions, ensuring appropriate screening and preventative care
- Address flare-ups and complications promptly, adjusting management plans as needed
- Experience or interest in caring for patients with complex rheumatologic conditions, disease-modifying therapies, and evolving treatment paradigms is highly valued.
If you are an interested candidate, please reach out to our recruiters at [email protected]
Summit Health / Starling Physicians
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Skills Required
- Current Connecticut State APRN/PA License
- Rheumatology experience
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