- Location
- Albany, NY
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
The Center for Rheumatology, the largest independent rheumatology practice in upstate New York, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Rheumatologist to join our well-established team. For over 40 years, we have provided exceptional, patient-centered care across the Capital Region.
Compensation & Benefits:
· $285,000 Base Salary
· $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
· Comprehensive benefits package
· One year partnership track
· Collaborative physician-led environment
Practice Highlights:
· Two locations: Albany and Saratoga Springs
· Albany office offers full diagnostic and treatment services on site:
o X-ray, lab, DEXA scans, ultrasounds, and infusions
o Skin biopsies and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment
· Active research involvement with Corevitas, advancing RA and PsA case studies
· Large established patient population with steady new patient referrals
· Strong administrative support including prescription management and prior authorization coordination, allowing you to focus on patient care
Why Albany, NY?
Albany, the Capital of New York State, blends historic charm with modern convenience. Physicians enjoy professional growth, affordable living, and easy access to outstanding cultural and recreational experiences.
· Prime location:
o Albany International Airport is a domestic hub offering a robust network of nonstop flights across the US
o 2.5 hours to New York City
o 3 hours to Boston
o Short drive to the Adirondacks, Vermont ski resorts, and the Berkshires
· Rich cultural life: World-class performing arts at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), summer festivals at Tanglewood, and a thriving local arts scene.
· Outdoor recreation: Year-round opportunities for skiing, hiking, and lakeside activities.
· Education: Exceptional public-school districts and highly regarded private schools, including Albany Academy, Christian Brothers Academy, LaSalle Institute, and the Academy of the Holy Names.
In this position, you will play a key role in diagnosing and treating arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones. You will conduct research to determine the cause and find better treatments for helping your patients fight and overcome these disabling and often fatal diseases.
Essential Job Functions/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 its effect on a patient’s system.
- Designs customized and individualized treatment plans, 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.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Medical Practice Software, Windows, and Microsoft Office.
Required Education & Experience
- Board certified or board eligible
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.