Clinical Rheumatologist

C340 UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 280,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic appointment

Competitive compensation

Relocation support

Retirement contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner of Central Massachusetts, seeks a board-eligible or board-certified Clinical Rheumatologist to join the Division of Rheumatology and UMass Memorial Medical Group. This full-time clinical faculty position provides care for autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases within a multidisciplinary setting.

Work-life balance with a Monday–Friday schedule and no on-call duties, outpatient care across Worcester and surrounding

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology with eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills and interest in teaching and clinical collaboration

Responsibilities

• Provide rheumatology care across multiple practice sites (Worcester, Leominster, Uxbridge, Marlborough)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans
• Engage with trainees and students as part of an academic mission

Skills

Rheumatology board cert

Teaching interest

Clinical care

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Hiring Range: $280,000 - $320,000

Location: Central Massachusetts

Department: Department of Medicine

Specialty: Rheumatology

Schedule: Full-time

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, is actively seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Clinical Rheumatologist to join the Division of Rheumatology and UMass Memorial Medical Group. This full-time clinical faculty position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, high-quality care to patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases within a multidisciplinary and patient-centered environment.

Key Highlights

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with no on-call duties and one dedicated administrative day each week to support your professional and personal needs.
• Comprehensive Outpatient Care: Provide rheumatology services across multiple practice sites, including Worcester, Leominster, Uxbridge, and Marlborough, MA.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated specialists and support staff in a newly renovated and expanded Rheumatology Center. Participate in weekly divisional meetings focused on clinical discussions, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Interdisciplinary Support: Collaborate closely with specialty pharmacy and clinical support teams to optimize individualized patient treatment plans.
• Academic and Teaching Opportunities: Engage with trainees and students, contributing to the academic mission of UMass Chan Medical School.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive package including a $320k base salary plus incentives, generous paid time off, robust retirement options, exceptional healthcare coverage, student loan education assistance, and more.
• Lifestyle & Location: Conveniently located near Boston and Cape Cod, with quick getaways to the mountains and beaches of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermon

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology MD or DO degree with eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Strong communication skills and interest in teaching and clinical collaboration

Our Benefits

• Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank based on experience)
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment
• Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.