Rheumatology Physician

Rheumatology opening in PALocated in Wilkes BarrePhiladelphia 113m; NYC 122mFull-time; permanentSeeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Rheumatologist to join our department in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The ideal candidate will be a superb clinician who is patient-centric and dedicated to service and quality. The candidate is expected to bring additional value to the department, in areas such as specific disease expertise or experience in the area of quality improvement and population management. The department currently has 4 full time rheumatologists, specialty nursing services and full support staff. This is a 100% rheumatology position.Rheumatology : Is nationally recognized for pioneering work in advanced access and quality improvement Is innovative and active in developing new models of rheumatic healthcare delivery Includes clinical research and teaching (rheumatology fellows and rotating medicine residents)opportunities Includes an excellent osteoporosis practice that utilizes both fixed and Mobile DXA services Services a very large geography with a large patient base. Has full state of the art diagnostic and specialty services available to meet the needs of the mostcomplicated patients within our systemMEDICAL CENTER : Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is an acute care hospital that is licensed for 274 beds, and houses the only Level II Trauma center in Luzerne County. Providers receive a comprehensive compensation and benefit package, including malpractice coverage with tail, paid relocation, generous CME time and allowance, and much more. In addition to a competitive salary, providers enjoy ample paid time off to allow for a rewarding work / life balance. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.We are a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey