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Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Rheumatology in Harrisburg, PA

Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Rheumatology in Harrisburg, PA

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LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Rheumatology MD in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101!

About The Position

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 1216 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 / night; airfare economy with 1 checked bag; mileage at IRS rate; rental car capped at $75 / day AprilNov, $100 / day DecMar) 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
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    Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

  • Bridge employment gaps or transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during transitional periods.
  • Build a wide professional network by collaborating with different healthcare teams, opening doors for future career prospects and collaborations.
  • Embark on exciting adventures and explore new destinations while fulfilling your professional obligations, combining work with leisure and discovery.
  • Participate in clinical research projects or data collection initiatives during locum assignments, contributing to medical knowledge advancement and evidence-based practice.
  • Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.
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