Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Rheumatology - Colonial Heights, VA - Bendcare, LLC

We are seeking a Full-Time licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established Rheumatology care center in Colonial Heights, VA, a suburb of Richmond and one of the best places to live in Virginia. Our office is conveniently located near highway I-95 and we have served patients in the Richmond Tri-cities area for over 20 years.

Our AARA care center has 2 Physicians, 2 Advanced Practice Providers, 11 exam rooms, a state-of-the-art Infusion Suite with 6 chairs, labs, ultrasound guided injections, joint and trigger injections, X-rays, DEXA, clinical research trails, and a dedicated staff. We specialize in treating general Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Osteoporosis, Lupus, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and more.

If you are a motivated healthcare professional who is a critical thinker and takes pride in delivering high touch, compassionate care while building rapport with chronic disease patients in a smaller team setting, we invite you to apply.

A Day in the life of a Rheumatology APP

Responsibilities:

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose and Propose treatments for autoimmune and arthritic diseases
• Prescribe medications and IV Infusion Treatments
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases and treatment plans
• Oversee patients overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
• Other duties as assigned by collaborating physician

Requirements:

• New grads and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine are welcome to apply
• Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English a plus
• Hospital Rounding and Call rotation
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, and written
• Strong ethics and integrity
• Team player with a positive attitude, patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid Virginia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant & DEA license

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• CME
• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Malpractice Insurance

All applicants are reviewed on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.