Penn Medicine Clinician

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Posted Job Title
Penn Medicine Clinician
Job Profile Title
Penn Medicine Clinician
Job Description Summary
The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking Penn Medicine Clinicians to serve as clinicians practicing general rheumatology. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in clinical care. Penn Medicine Clinicians are staff physicians with academic appointments commensurate with experience. The focus of this position is clinical excellence, and the successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to a clinically focused career. The candidate will be expected to develop into a clinical leader at their practice sites. In addition, 5% of clinical effort is allocated to educational and academic work at Penn Medicine hospitals.
In addition to general outpatient rheumatology, clinical work will include some inpatient consultative rheumatology.
Job Description
The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking Penn Medicine Clinicians to serve as clinicians practicing general rheumatology. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in clinical care.
Penn Medicine Clinicians are staff physicians with academic appointments commensurate with experience. The focus of this position is clinical excellence, and the successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to a clinically focused career. The candidate will be expected to develop into a clinical leader at their practice sites. In addition, 5% of clinical effort is allocated to educational and academic work at Penn Medicine hospitals.
In addition to general outpatient rheumatology, clinical work will include some inpatient consultative rheumatology.
References should include one letter from a supervisor (residency and rheumatology service chief); another two should be from colleagues who can comment specifically on a candidate’s clinical excellence.
Qualifications
M.D.; License to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania; DEA Licensure. 0-1 year of work experience of related experience in a specified medical field.
Completion of a categorical internal medicine or equivalent residency and a rheumatology fellowship strongly preferred. License to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania, and DEA licensure required. Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine and rheumatology is also required. Clinicians at all stages of their careers are welcome to apply.
Working Conditions
Office, Library Computer Room; Requires extensive safety training; Requires protective devices
Physical Effort
Occasional lifting 24-50 lb.; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Using tools requiring high density; Typically bending, crouching, Stooping
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$20,000.00 - $260,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
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The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic