Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Whiting, New Jersey at Garden State Medical Center

Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner

Ocean & Monmouth Counties, NJ | Full-Time | On-Site | Outpatient

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Rheumatology team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide specialized care to an established patient population while working alongside physicians and experienced clinical professionals in a collaborative outpatient environment.

• Competitive salary: $120,000–$160,000

• Collaborative physician and clinical support

• Opportunity to perform joint injections and in-office procedures

• Multiple locations throughout Ocean & Monmouth Counties

• Comprehensive benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions

• Manage conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoarthritis, and other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations

• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress

• Prescribe and manage medications according to established clinical guidelines

• Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and diagnostic studies

• Perform joint injections and other appropriate in-office procedures

• Educate patients on medications, disease management, lifestyle modifications, and symptom control

• Collaborate with physicians and specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care

• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation

What We're Looking For

• Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license

• Previous Nurse Practitioner experience

• Rheumatology experience strongly preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills

• Knowledge of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions

• EMR proficiency

• Strong communication and patient education skills

• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative specialty practice

Additional Experience We Value

The following experience is preferred, but not required:

• Joint injections

• Suturing

• Botulinum toxin (Botox) administration

• Critical care and/or hospital medicine

• CPT coding and billing documentation

• Telehealth and remote patient management

• Management of complex or acute patient presentations

Skills and Qualifications:

- Valid NJ licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

- Certification in relevant specialties (e.g., Rheumatology, pain management, neurology) preferred

- Preferred experience in Rheumatology care setting

- Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care

- Knowledge of electronic health record systems and documentation standards