What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Extender position at THE CENTER FOR RHEUMATOLOGY LLP?
Description
The Center for Rheumatology, LLP, the largest rheumatology practice serving upstate New York, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dedicated team. Our practice specializes in diagnosing and managing arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
This position is based in our Albany office and follows a Monday–Friday schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examinations.
- Develop differential diagnoses and establish working diagnoses.
- Interpret and correlate laboratory and imaging results.
- Formulate and implement treatment plans, consulting supervising physicians when appropriate.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: joint and bursa aspirations/injection and tendon and trigger point injections
- Order and interpret diagnostic imaging (e.g., X-rays, DEXA, MRI, CT, bone scans) and EKGs.
- Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with NYS law.
- Apply medical knowledge to diagnose and manage disease processes, including symptom evaluation, medication management, and preventive care.
- Ensure accurate patient coding for billing, maintain detailed medical records, and manage medical supply inventory.
- Lead and support clinical team operations during shifts, including triage, treatment, and discharge coordination.
Our practice offers the following on-site services that improves clinical outcomes for our patients:
- Infusion treatment center
- X-ray and DEXA
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Blood draw station with in-house lab
- Skin biopsy
- Plasma-rich Platelet (PRP) treatment
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $112,000 – $125,000 annually
- Productivity Bonus: 7% on productivity receipts
- Continuing Medical Education (CME): Annual $2500 reimbursement provided
- Reimbursement for completion of RA and PsA intakes for participation in on-site Corevitas registry.
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the Practice
- Retirement: 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation and sick leave
- Additional Coverages: Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Requirements
Qualifications
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current NYS licensure, registration, and DEA license
- Prior experience in rheumatology is preferred, but not required
Salary : $112,000 - $125,000