The Clinical Rheumatologist plays a primary role in diagnosing and treating rheumatic conditions. The rheumatologist's duties include completing the medical histories of patients, performing medical tests, and creating customized treatment plans. Core Responsibilities: * Creates treatment modalities based on scientific research * Treats arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis * Treats over 200 other types of diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, back pain, tendinitis, and osteoporosis * Treats soft tissue problems related to musculoskeletal systems and sports related soft tissue disorders * Diagnosing diseases of the joints * Studies signs and symptoms of rheumatic disease and evaluates it effect on their system * Designs customized and individualized treatments, depending on a patient's disease * Studies and gauges the results of a patient's lab tests * Uses technologies and tools like radiographs, MRIs, and ultrasound Additional Responsibilities * Engages in Inova's Misson for Clinical Excellence * Participates in activities which measure standards/metrics. Collaborates on metrics which drive outcomes in quality, safety and experience * Engages with Medicine Service Line nursing, administrators, medical teams and other key stakeholders across the system to build and actuate care models that will achieve a seamless system of care, reducing variation across the system. * Practices in a style that encompasses and demonstrates the Inova Values. * Contribute to the development of the Service Line through the definition and development of clinical capabilities and involvement with strategic decision making * Adheres to the criteria and qualifications to be a member of the Rheumatology Section, promoting active engagement of all team members, including employed and independent physicians Required Qualifications * Inova employee or highly aligned independent partner * MD, DO or other pertinent professional degree; license to practice in Virginia * Fellowship trained, where appropriate * Current board certification * Distinguished record of clinical care, reputation and leadership * Clinically active
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