Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Rheumatology in Hanover, PA

Doctor of Medicine | Rheumatology
Location: Hanover, PA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Rheumatology MD in Hanover, Pennsylvania, 17331!
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician – Rheumatology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Hanover, PA
• Service Setting: Outpatient (Minimal hospital consults via phone)
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: January 2, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8a–430p
• On-Call Shift Schedule: None

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults only
• Patient Volume/Census: 12–16 OP per day
• Admissions: No
• Rounding: Minimal (0–5 hospital consults/month, by phone only)
• Phone Consults: Yes (hospital consults via phone)
• Case Mix:
1. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Reactive Arthritis
2. Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis (TA), Polyarteritis Nodosa, Wegener’s Granulomatosis
3. Inflammatory Myopathies, Polymyalgia Rheumatica
4. Gout & Crystal Arthropathies
5. Osteoporosis / Bone Health
6. Sarcoidosis
7. Lupus, Scleroderma, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Raynaud’s Phenomenon, Positive ANA with associated symptoms (rash, joint pain/swelling, pleural effusion, pericarditis)

FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR: Epic
• Support Staff: APPs & clinic staff
• Reason for Coverage: Turnover Vacancy
• Other Specialties On-Site: None

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (Full Privileges)
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (estimated credentialing 90 days)
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Joint Injections

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active PA license or IMLC
• BC/BE
• DEA
• BLS
• Experience: Minimum 1 year
• Proficiency with Epic; capable of supervising APPs; comfortable with adult rheumatology cases

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide OP rheumatology care (12–16 patients/day)
• Conduct office visits, video visits, and APP supervision
• Manage in-basket (admin/clinical tasks)
• Perform joint injections as needed
• Provide hospital consults by phone (0–5 per month during office hours)
• Collaborate with support staff & ensure continuity of care

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Estimated Shifts per Month: 20 (flexible: 10–20 possible)
• Workload: 36 patient-facing hours/week

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