Physician - MD/DO - Rheumatologist-Transform Patient Lives as a Rheumatologistin Fenton, MO

SSM Health; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

CME allowance

Job summary

SSM Health in Fenton, Missouri, is seeking a full-time Rheumatologist to join our growing specialty care team. The position offers a Monday–Friday clinic schedule and a competitive compensation model with sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

You will build a comprehensive rheumatology practice within a robust primary care network, collaborate with orthopedics, neurology, pain management and other specialties, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care using the Epic EMR.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree is required.
• Board certification or eligible status in Rheumatology is required.
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow a comprehensive rheumatology practice within a large primary care network.
• Collaborate with orthopedics, neurology, pain management, pulmonology, nephrology, and primary care.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered rheumatology care to a diverse patient panel.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and use the Epic EMR for documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certified/eligible in Rheumatology

Missouri medical licensure eligibility

Tools

Epic EMR

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

About SSM Health:

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 organization's 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 organization's more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health's Mission: Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Community Description:

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 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.