Physician Assistant / Rheumatology / North Carolina / Locum Tenens / Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Overview :

South Charlotte Rheumatology is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with previous rheumatology experience to join our practice. Joining our team will provide you the opportunity to work in a practice with excellent patient-centric reputation and a positive team environment, while maintaining work / life balance as our office hours are Mondays through Thursdays with Fridays off.

Our Company :

South Charlotte Rheumatology is an independent rheumatology practice led by Firas Kassab, MD.

• The practice mission is to deliver excellent, compassionate, and timely care to improve the health and quality of lives of patients with rheumatologic illnesses in the region.
• One practice location in the Ballantyne / Blakeney suburb of Charlotte
• Team of 10 employees with 1 supervising physician.
• Please visit our website at www.southcharlotterheumatology.com for more information.

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have :

Completed formal postgraduate education for NP or PA from an accredited program

License to practice in the state of North Carolina (preferred)

Previous clinical experience in the field of Rheumatology

Willingness to learn and adapt to different or new practice styles

Ability to deliver compassionate care for patients with chronic rheumatic conditions

Proficiency in EMR systems (such as Epic and NextGen)

Experience with medical documentation, CPT coding, and ICD-10 coding.

Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients with different backgrounds and education levels

Ability to work well in a small team environment

Duties :

Include but not limited to :

Conduct thorough physical examinations and patient assessments to diagnose and treat rheumatic conditions.

Develop and implement individualized care plans based on clinical evaluations.

Prescribe medications, and administer injections and IV infusions as necessary.

Perform procedures such as joint aspirations and injections.

Document patient interactions accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Provide education and support to patients regarding their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.

Collaborate with referring providers and other specialists to optimize the care plan

Other duties as deemed appropriate

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Experience :

Rheumatology : 1 year (Required)

License / Certification :

NP or PA license in NC (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

Charlotte, NC 28277 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Charlotte, NC 28277 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person