Physician Assistant - Rheumatology

Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) to collaborate with the Rheumatology Department in Summit Health / Starling Physicians. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and managing autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus); performing physical exams; ordering/interpreting labs and imaging; prescribing medications including DMARDs, biologics, and corticosteroids; assisting with in-office procedures (joint injections/aspirations); coordinating treatment plans with rheumatologists and multidisciplinary teams; providing patient education on diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle changes, and self-management; managing chronic rheumatologic conditions with follow-up and proactive adjustments; emphasis on disease management and evolving treatment paradigms.