Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic and acute rheumatologic conditions in collaboration with ARA physicians and in accordance with applicable state laws, regulations, licensure requirements, and ARA clinical protocols. This role supports high-quality, patient-centered care through clinical assessment, diagnostic interpretation, medication management, patient education, and coordination of internal and external services. The position is full-time and based in a clinical practice setting.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Evaluate and manage patients with common rheumatologic conditions, including but not limited to:
o Osteoarthritis
o Positive ANA workups
o Straightforward Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
o Osteoporosis
o Gout and other crystalline arthropathies
o Sjögren’s Syndrome
o Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
o Lupus
o Chronic neck and back pain
o Soft tissue rheumatism (e.g., trigger finger, bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome)
o Hypermobility syndrome
o Fibromyalgia
o Raynaud’s phenomenon
Perform comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, assessments, and treatment plans in accordance with established clinical protocols, applicable laws and regulations, and the NP's scope of practice.
Diagnose and manage patient conditions within the NP's education, training, certification, licensure, and scope of practice, and collaborate with ARA physicians as appropriate.
Prescribe medications and perform office-based procedures as permitted by applicable state law, licensure, certification, clinical protocols, and available equipment.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, radiographs, and DEXA scans, as permitted by applicable law and scope of practice.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans, including medication management and follow-up care.
Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, disease management, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications.
Refer patients for appropriate internal and external services, including ultrasound, infusion therapy, physical therapy, and other diagnostic or treatment services.
Provide consultation services related to infusion therapy for referring providers.
Communicate and collaborate with supervising and other ARA physicians regarding patient care, including cases requiring physician consultation or escalation.
Respond to phone calls, electronic messages, and clinical tasks from patients, physicians, and clinical staff in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
