Kelsey-Seybold
Location
Spring, Texas
Provide long-term management and routine care for patients with chronic rheumatic diseases across multiple geographical locations. Collaborate with staff rheumatologists to diagnose problems and improve patient adherence and treatment outcomes.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and licensed in the State of Texas. Knowledge of rheumatological diseases is a plus, but training will be provided to the right candidate.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate care giver who is interested in the long-term management of patients with chronic rheumatic diseases.
Able to obtain a medical and surgical history and perform a thorough physical exam, with emphasis on the Musculo-skeletal system
Capable of diagnosing common rheumatological problems and of using laboratory and radiological diagnostic tools
Able to be a team member and work under the supervision of staff rheumatologists but also individually.
Up to date on the use of NSAIDs, corticosteroids and basic knowledge of disease-modifying drugs, including biologics and the way of monitoring efficacy and side-effects.
Capable or willing to acquire the skill of joint injections.
The candidate will be an active member of the Department of Rheumatology and will be expected to provide routine rheumatological care and to enhance communication and education to rheumatic disease patients and, therefore, improve adherence, compliance, and treatment outcomes.
In the same manner that staff Rheumatologists provide care in at least 3 different but adjacent geographical locations, the candidate will be expected to do the same.
Knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases will be a plus, but it’s not essential. Coaching and hands-on training by the staff rheumatologists will be provided as necessary to the right candidate who wants to be a part of the growing Department of Rheumatology and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic accepts H-1B Visas.
Kelsey-Seybold has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the nation’s first accredited Accountable Care Organization and a Level 3 (highest) Patient-Centered Medical Home. Kelsey-Seybold has many physicians in the Greater Houston area certified for excellence in diabetes and heart and stroke care by the NCQA. In addition to these recognitions, Kelsey-Seybold is home to a nationally accredited Breast Diagnostic Center, and Endoscopy Center.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by organizational policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Kelsey-Seybold is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
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