PIH Health, a leading nonprofit regional healthcare network, is seeking a Dynamic Rheumatologist to join our team. With more than 310 days of sunshine and a vibrant, diverse community of over 2 million people, PIH Health serves residents across Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley and Orange County. We offer a top-quality care at our hospitals and outpatient centers. Our commitment to patient safety, comfort, and excellence in care is at the heart of everything we do.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
Teamwork: Work alongside 4 top-tier providers, Director with 30+ years of experience, fully supportive staff, and own clinic practice manager.
Busy Service Line- Opportunity to incorporate any special or subspecialty interest.
Work-Life Balance: This a no call position. The 1:4 week hospital consult service coverage is scheduled during your regular working hours M-F 8-5pm
Seamless EMR: Use a unified EMR system across the network that makes coordinating care with specialists easier.
Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed salary DOE with 10% quality bonus, retirement plans, malpractice coverage and excellent benefits package included paid sick time off.
Shareholder Opportunity: Eligibility for shareholder benefits after 2 years.
Professional Growth: Access to unlimited growth potential, your voice being heard by administration, committee involvement opportunities and chance to shape the future of a growing department.
About the Area:
The area offers the perfect balance of suburban charm and urban convenience. Nestled just a short drive from both Los Angeles and Orange Counties, it provides easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Its central location means you can enjoy a morning hike in the mountains, relax on the beach by the afternoon or a day at Disneyland. With a friendly community, great schools, and a variety of parks and outdoor activities, Whittier is an ideal place to live, work, and play.
Why PIH Health:
PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network with three hospitals, 93 outpatient medical offices, six Urgent Care Centers, and a medical foundation employing over 400 physicians and mid-level providers. PIH Health offers a comprehensive range of services, including hospice care, with an unwavering focus on patient well-being and comfort.
Our organization is home to more than 7,500 compassionate and dedicated employees. PIH Health has earned recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals, a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care to our community.??
At PIH Health, you’re not just another staff member – you’re part of a close-knit, dedicated family committed to providing exceptional care. If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and join a team that truly values you, we’d love to have you on board
POSITION SUMMARY
The Rheumatologist coordinates a course of treatment for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal issues while working with an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dieticians, hospitalists, radiologists, pathologists and pharmacists. The Rheumatologist will act as an expert in the diagnosis and conservative treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Rheumatologist may be asked to consult on hospital patients as determined by department leadership.
Required Skills:
Demonstrated expertise in Rheumatologic diagnoses: assessment, intervention, and patient care management. Knowledgeable regarding Rheumatology scope of practice.
Experience in the interpretation of radiological exams including x-ray, MRI, CT, etc.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal and conflict resolution abilities.
Independent performer.
Required Experience:
Current California Medical license
Graduate from an accredited Medical School
Graduate form an accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Graduate from an accredited Rheumatology Fellowship program.
Evidence of continuing education and self-development to support license requirements
Successful completion of the Rheumatology Certification Examination
PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner
Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes.
We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare.
We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.
Why PIH Health?
Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization.
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here.
PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.