Rheumatology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Rheumatology

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Harrisburg, PA

• Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: Nov 3, 2025 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00a - 4:30p

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 3, 2025 - Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults (100%)

• Patient Volume/Census: Average 12-16 patients/day

• Admissions: No

• Rounding: Not Included

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, Scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome, Gout and Crystal Arthropathies, Osteoporosis/Bone Health, Vasculitis, Inflammatory Myopathies, Giant Cell Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Sarcoidosis, Reactive Arthritis, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Wegener's Granulomatosis, Positive ANA with symptoms, Arthralgia

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: TBD

• Trauma Level: TBD

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: TBD

• Specialty Backup Available: UPMC infusion center and specialty services

• Support Staff Available: TBD

• Reason for Coverage: Team Growth, Turnover Vacancy, Candidate Retiring

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: No

• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (lodging capped at $175
ight; airfare economy with 1 checked bag; mileage at IRS rate; rental car capped at $75/day April-Nov, $100/day Dec-Mar)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Joint injections

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active PA medical license

• Board: Board Certified in Rheumatology

• DEA: Active DEA Certification

• Certifications: BLS

• Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty

• Other Qualifications: Ability to function independently and manage established patient panel

• Would consider 2 candidates who could each cover consistently 2 weeks/month on a regular ongoing schedule

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide in-person and virtual patient visits

• Manage established patient panel and assist with care of existing patients

• Review and sign therapy plans and infusion orders

• Oversee infusions performed at UPMC infusion center

• Provide laboratory surveillance and medication refills

• Conduct new patient visits (40 minutes) and follow-up visits (20 minutes)

• Perform joint injections

• Document all patient encounters in Epic EMR