Rheumatology NP/PA: Outpatient Care & Procedures

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide outpatient care to patients with rheumatic and autoimmune conditions as part of a collaborative Rheumatology team. Responsibilities include patient evaluation and follow-up, medication and laboratory management, patient education, care coordination, and collaboration with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and communication skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and an interest in rheumatology. Additional duties include:-Obtaining patient history-Performing physical examinations-Ordering and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures-Formulating a diagnostic impression-Developing and implementing a treatment plan-Monitoring effectiveness of therapeutic interventions-Offering counseling and education to meet patient needs-Making appropriate referrals-Prescribing and dispensing prescription medication-Assisting in surgery-Performing minor procedures and surgical procedures-Demonstrates ability to assess data reflective of patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to patient's age-specific needs.