Physician - Rheumatology | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: Rheumatology
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Call Schedule: Shared amongst collegial group
• EMR System: Cerner
• Facility: Ascension St John
• Location: Tulsa, OK

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension St John is looking for a Rheumatologist for our Rheumatology Practice.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St John to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Strongreferral base already established
• Visa sponsorship opportunities with full legal support
• Leadershipcommitted to access + support
• APP + RN support structure planned
• Opportunity to help lead & shape a new service line, building a uniqueniche offering.
• Access to hospitalresources +multidisciplinary care
• Employed model with full operational support

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Tulsa:

• Tulsa is unique in that it offers an enviable low cost of living combined with big city attractions and amenities.
• From world-class parks, museums, and legendary music venues to renowned shopping districts and notable restaurants, Tulsa offers an unexpected, dynamic quality of life without the sticker shock of other cities.
• We are surrounded by biking/hiking trails, nationally recognized parks, and multiple beautiful lakes within a short distance from downtown.

Hig hlights of note include:

• Top 10 City for Live Music
• #3 City in National Home Value Growth by Zillow
• The Nation's 2nd Fastest Commute Time per the U.S. Census
• #1 Most Affordable City in the U.S. by Relocate America
• #8 Family Spring Break Destination by Livability.com

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.