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Form of work The Clinical Rheumatologist plays a primary role in diagnosing and treating rheumatic conditions. The rheumatologist's duties include completing the medical histories of patients, performing medical tests, and creating customized treatment plans.
Core Responsibilities:
Creates treatment modalities based on scientific research
Treats arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis
Treats over 200 other types of diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, back pain, tendinitis, and osteoporosis
Treats soft tissue problems related to musculoskeletal systems and sports related soft tissue disorders
Diagnosing diseases of the joints
Studies signs and symptoms of rheumatic disease and evaluates it effect on their system
Designs customized and individualized treatments, depending on a patient's disease
Studies and gauges the results of a patient's lab tests
Uses technologies and tools like radiographs, MRIs, and ultrasound
Additional Responsibilities
Engages in Inova's Misson for Clinical Excellence
Participates in activities which measure standards/metrics. Collaborates on metrics which drive outcomes in quality, safety and experience
Engages with Medicine Service Line nursing, administrators, medical teams and other key stakeholders across the system to build and actuate care models that will achieve a seamless system of care, reducing variation across the system.
Practices in a style that encompasses and demonstrates the Inova Values.
Contribute to the development of the Service Line through the definition and development of clinical capabilities and involvement with strategic decision making
Adheres to the criteria and qualifications to be a member of the Rheumatology Section, promoting active engagement of all team members, including employed and independent physicians
Required Qualifications
Inova employee or highly aligned independent partner
MD, DO or other pertinent professional degree; license to practice in Virginia
Fellowship trained, where appropriate
Current board certification
Distinguished record of clinical care, reputation and leadership
Clinically active
