Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Rheumatology
Arthritis Clinic of Central Texas (ACOCT) is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing rheumatology practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for an APP who is passionate about rheumatology and enjoys providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in a collaborative outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will have rheumatology experience or a strong interest in developing expertise in the specialty.
About the Practice
Arthritis Clinic of Central Texas is a private rheumatology practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions. Our practice provides comprehensive rheumatology services in a collaborative environment where APPs work closely with our physician and clinical team.
Position Overview
The NP/PA will provide evaluation and management of patients with a broad range of rheumatologic conditions, working collaboratively with the physician and clinical staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising/ collaborating physician, as applicable.
- Manage patients with conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and other autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
- Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing.
- Prescribe and manage medications, including conventional DMARDs, biologic therapies, and other specialty medications, within the scope of practice.
- Monitor treatment response, medication safety, and disease activity.
- Perform appropriate procedures within the provider's training, experience, and scope of practice.
- Educate patients regarding their diagnosis, treatment options, medications, and disease management.
- Review laboratory and imaging results and communicate appropriate recommendations to patients.
- Participate in medication management, including monitoring for adverse effects and treatment-related complications.
- Collaborate with nursing, clinical, administrative, and specialty pharmacy teams to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Provide high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas.
- Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
- Board certification as an NP or PA.
- Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
- Rheumatology experience strongly preferred, but highly motivated APPs with experience in internal medicine, family medicine, or another relevant specialty will be considered.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a collaborative care team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Collaborative physician and APP practice environment.
- Opportunity to develop and expand expertise in rheumatology.
- Supportive clinical and administrative team.
- Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and participate in their ongoing care.
- A practice environment focused on quality patient care rather than high-volume, transactional medicine.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an APP who is clinically strong, compassionate, dependable, and genuinely interested in rheumatology. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing complex patients, enjoys developing long-term patient relationships, and values collaboration while also being able to work with an appropriate level of autonomy.
If you are an NP or PA looking for an opportunity to grow within a dedicated rheumatology practice and make a meaningful impact on patients with chronic autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, we would love to hear from you.
Arthritis Clinic of Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer.