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Sanford Health

Physician - Rheumatology

Bismarck, ND · On-site

Visas Accepted N/A Specialty Rheumatology Practice Details Sanford Clinic is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join the current group of 2 physicians in a very busy, growing ...

Sanford Health

Physician - Rheumatology

Fargo, ND · On-site

... Rheumatology accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency and fellowship programs accredited by ...

Palm Careers

Physician - Rheumatology

Findlay, OH · On-site

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Physician with expertise in Rheumatology. This position is a Permanent assignment, offering the opportunity to work in OH for a 3x12 Rotating shift. The ...

MetroHealth

Physician - Rheumatology

Cleveland, OH

We are seeking dynamic individuals BC/BE in Rheumatology for an expanding academic division and/or an externally funded physician scientist. Candidates for Assistant Professor should be BC/BE in ...

BAS Healthcare

Rheumatology Physician

Hartford, CT

Physician - Rheumatology Job Details: * Join a team of eight Rheumatologists and several Advanced Practice Providers with practice locations throughout Connecticut * Satisfying Monday through Friday ...

Indian Health Service

Physician (Rheumatology)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$123K - $315K/yr

Summary Physician for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, who will provide full-scope, independent rheumatology care to adult and adolescent patients, and serving as a clinical ...

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Physician - Rheumatology

Physician - Rheumatology

Sanford Health

Bismarck, ND • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Visas Accepted
N/A
Specialty
Rheumatology
Practice Details
Sanford Clinic is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join the current group of 2 physicians in a very busy, growing practice.
• High volume practice
• Referral network spanning Western North Dakota, Eastern Montana, and Southern Canada
• Approximately 17-20 outpatients per day
• Educational and growth opportunities
• Diverse patient load age ranging from 18 - 90
Community Description
As the capital city of North Dakota, Bismarck is truly one of a kind. The city offers picturesque landscapes and farmland, a fast-growing community of more than 125,000 and economic diversity. Centrally located in the state, Bismarck borders the west side of the Missouri River and has a neighborhood full of friendly people.
Job Description
Rheumatology Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), provide consultative services, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages with diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons.
Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. degree.
Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested:
An applicant who has just completed a fellowship shall provide his/her fellowship log.
OR
An applicant who is not applying directly out of a fellowship shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.
OR
If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant's clinic activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months.
More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.
Successful completion of an Internal Medicine or Pediatric residency program, followed by the completion of a fellowship in Rheumatology accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency and fellowship programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy.
Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their fellowship training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their fellowship training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity's policy for grandfather exceptions)
Compensation
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, paid time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance
Recruiter Information
Justine Baker, Physician Recruiter
Phone: +1 (701) 3232094 Or Justine.Baker@SanfordHealth.org
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

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