Physician - Rheumatology

Primary City/State: Thompson Peak - MOB - 20745 N Scottsdale Rd Category: Physician Providers Shift: Day Department: Rheumatology Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. Responsibilities: Job Summary The PHYSICIAN provides direct patient care in accordance with evidence based treatment guidelines. He/she will deliver rheumatology care in a team-centered approach; interact with patients and families keep them informed and engaged in the decisions and direction of health care; provide counseling education and resource information on wellness, prevention of illness and health maintenance; and refer patients as appropriate for specialty care services and educational training for their conditions. Essential Functions Provide direct patient care to patients at the practice site in accordance with evidence based treatment guidelines in a rheumatology office setting. Delivers specialized care and provides consultative services as requested by primary care and other subspecialist physicians. Develops and works within a team approach for management of patients with chronic connective tissue and other related disease states. Interacts with patients and families to keep them informed and engaged in the decisions and direction of their health care. Provides counseling education and resource information on wellness, prevention of illness and health maintenance. Refers patients as appropriate for specialty care services and educational training as appropriate for their conditions. Uses disease registries to identify gaps and out of range values in care delivery to utilize support services and care managers to improve metrics of healthcare status. Participates in improving perceived and actual access to care for patients through participation in process improvement to deliver same day appointments and extended hours of availability. Works with the process team to improve efficiencies of care delivery in the office setting to utilize top of license care by the office team Maintains, monitors and ensures accurate and timely documentation of patient encounter records to meet criteria set forth by HH coding guidelines, CMS, HIPAA and other governmental regulations. Work with district physician referral committees to provide appropriate and timely access to rheumatology care Participates in clinical integration within HH including process improvement, working with care managers, and coordinating transition of care to specialists and inpatient services. Provide timely follow up following inpatient discharge for transition of care to the outpatient setting. Acts in a fiscally responsible manner. Strives to deliver value (quality/cost) to the patient by giving the right care by the right individual at the right time Regularly attends Physician Network meetings and events. Education M.D. or D.O - Required Experience Other Member of HH Medical Staff. Board Certified or eligible - Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS - Required Current AZ or other compact state Medical license. - Required We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We're delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through: Nine acute-care hospitals Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff Since 1927, we've been focused on doing what matters most caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we're just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career. Helpful links Benefits Career site Culture Hiring Process Locations HonorHealth.com Join our talent community here! 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