Rheumatologist

Rheumatologists investigate, diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and deficiencies of human joints, muscles and soft tissue.

Overview

Rheumatologists investigate, diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and deficiencies of human joints, muscles and soft tissue.

examines patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertakes laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
analyses test results and other medical information to make diagnoses
prescribes and administers drugs, as well as remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures
records medical information and data
reports specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities
may admit or refer patients to hospitals
may consult other medical specialists.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Moderate

Primary industries

Medical practitioners who want to specialise as a Rheumatologist can apply for a fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
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Registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.