Physician - MD/DO - Rheumatologist

Annual Dialysis Conference; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Job summary

SSM Health in Missouri is seeking a full-time rheumatologist to join a growing specialty care team in a mission-driven system. You will establish and grow a comprehensive rheumatology practice with support from a robust primary care network and a collaborative specialty team.

The role offers a Monday–Friday clinic schedule, competitive compensation with productivity incentives, sign-on and relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package including CME support.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology preferred.
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• New graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow a comprehensive rheumatology practice within a large primary care network.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered rheumatology care.
• Collaborate with orthopedics, neurology, pain management and other specialties to coordinate care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and physician leadership opportunities.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology

Missouri medical licensure eligibility

Job description

SSM Health is seeking a full-time Rheumatologist to join our growing specialty care team in Fenton, Missouri, a thriving St. Louis suburban community known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and easy access to the cultural and recreational amenities of the metropolitan area.

Experience our healing power of presence, a unique sense of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness that advances the care we provide and the careers we build.

This is an excellent opportunity to establish and grow a comprehensive rheumatology practice supported by a large primary care network, robust specialty collaboration, and strong patient demand. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care while expanding access to rheumatology services throughout the St. Louis region.

Practice Highlights:

• Robust and well-established referral network drawing patients from a broad regional physician community, providing a steady and diverse patient panel.
• Strong demand for rheumatology services with opportunity to build a thriving practice
• Dedicated support staff and care team
• Collaborative specialty network including orthopedics, neurology, pain management, pulmonology, nephrology, and primary care
• Epic electronic medical record platform
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement and physician leadership initiatives

Position Details:

• Full-time opportunity
• Monday through Friday clinic schedule
• Competitive compensation model with productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and malpractice coverage
• CME allowance

Requirements:

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply

Why SSM Health:

Bring your practice to an organization with a 150+ year legacy and a culture grounded in the healing power of presence.

Growth:

Physician leadership development, CME support, and career advancement opportunities

Support:

Resources designed to promote physician well-being and work-life balance

Innovation:

Continued investment in technology, clinical resources, and practice infrastructure

Purpose:

Join a faith-based, not-for-profit health system committed to improving the health of the communities we serve

For more information, please contact [e-mail], joinssmhealth.com

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organizations footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organizations more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Healths Mission: Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Fenton, Missouri is a well-located community in the St. Louis metro area, offering residents a suburban setting with convenient access to shopping, dining, employers, and regional attractions. Residents enjoy local parks, recreation programs, community events, and outdoor spaces along the Meramec River. With its mix of neighborhood comfort, everyday amenities, and strong connection to the broader St. Louis region, Fenton offers a practical and inviting place to call home.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.