Rheumatology Physician
Ascend Medical Staffing Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Portland, OR Temporary Rheumatologist
At a glance
Rheumatologist role posted by Ascend Medical Staffing, a recruiter. Portland, OR · temporary.
Pay in listing
RoleRheumatologist
LocationPortland, OR
EmploymentTemporary
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Provide outpatient rheumatology coverage, including intravenous therapies related to rheumatology medications
- See an average of 12-16 patients per day and use Epic for the clinical record
- Cover 4 to 5 days weekly, with shifts typically falling between 7am and 5pm
What you bring
- Board certification or board eligibility within 5 years of residency is required
- BLS certification is required
- An Oregon license is preferred; providers who need to obtain one may also apply
Who this fits
This role suits a rheumatology physician available for outpatient locum coverage, ideally for a longer-term interim assignment. The preferred schedule is 4 to 5 days and 32-36 hours per week, with some flexibility in shift hours. Local or drive-in candidates are preferred.
From the recruiter
Rheumatology locum in Portland, OR-May start & Ongoing-Outpatient coverage-ANY state license to apply (not federal job)-$205 Hr
Providence Arthritis Center
5050 NE Hoyt st. STE 155
Portland, OR 97213
Outpatient coverage
No call
EMR-Epic
Average patients per day 12-16
Average credentialing wait 90 days
LOCUM- Rheumatology
JOB DETAILS:
We are looking for one provider to cover 4 to 5 days per week (preferred), 32-36 hours per week. Shift times will be 7am to 5pm typically but there is some flexibility on hours within that range. If they can offer 1-2 weeks per month that would be helpful.
Preference: local candidate/drive in candidate preferred, ideally looking for longer term locums to cover interim before permanent physician replacement starts.
Outpatient work only BUT the provider will need to go through hospital credentialing because this is a hospital outpatient department.
Intravenous therapies relating to intravenous medicines for Rheumatology
Please ensure application reflect the below:
- Guaranteed hours: 8
- OT to apply after 9 hours per day
- OT should be preapproved by the clinic manager
OR licensed is preferred but we have opened this up to look at providers who need to obtain their OR license.
Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of residency required.
BLS required
Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing
Providence Arthritis Center
5050 NE Hoyt st. STE 155
Portland, OR 97213
Outpatient coverage
No call
EMR-Epic
Average patients per day 12-16
Average credentialing wait 90 days
LOCUM- Rheumatology
JOB DETAILS:
We are looking for one provider to cover 4 to 5 days per week (preferred), 32-36 hours per week. Shift times will be 7am to 5pm typically but there is some flexibility on hours within that range. If they can offer 1-2 weeks per month that would be helpful.
Preference: local candidate/drive in candidate preferred, ideally looking for longer term locums to cover interim before permanent physician replacement starts.
Outpatient work only BUT the provider will need to go through hospital credentialing because this is a hospital outpatient department.
Intravenous therapies relating to intravenous medicines for Rheumatology
Please ensure application reflect the below:
- Guaranteed hours: 8
- OT to apply after 9 hours per day
- OT should be preapproved by the clinic manager
OR licensed is preferred but we have opened this up to look at providers who need to obtain their OR license.
Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of residency required.
BLS required
Contact:
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing