Physician - Rheumatology - St. Joseph

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with matching savings

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Saint Joseph, Michigan, is seeking a passionate board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist. The position offers a competitive initial salary guarantee, generous signing bonus, and productivity bonuses. Responsibilities include primarily outpatient-based care with light inpatient consults and collaboration with a 24/7 Hospitalist Team. The ideal candidate will have experience with MSK ultrasound, joint injections, and must be licensed in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist required.
• License in Michigan is mandatory.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care with light inpatient consults.
• Collaborate with a 24/7 Hospitalist Team.
• Conduct new patient consults averaging 45-60 minutes.

Skills

MSK ultrasound

Joint injections

Aspiration

Education

BE/BC OB/GYN

License - Michigan MD/DO

BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification

Job description

Corewell Health South is seeking a passionate board‑certified or board‑eligible Rheumatologist to join our busy team at Corewell Health South Rheumatology. Competitive initial salary guarantee – including generous signing bonus and opportunity to earn productivity bonuses!

Responsibilities

Position is primarily outpatient‑based with light inpatient consults (average of no more than one per week). Great partnership with a 24/7 Hospitalist Team. Epic EHR and MyChart patient portal. Experience with MSK ultrasound, joint injections, and aspiration preferred. Training in MSK Ultrasound provided. No internal medicine patients.

Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Call coverage equals approximately 10 days per month, including one weekend. Team includes one Rheumatologist and experienced support staff. New consults average 45–60 minutes; 30‑minute appointments for established patients. Tertiary care center support is provided by Northwestern, University of Chicago, and University of Michigan.

Qualifications

• BE/BC OB/GYN
• License - Michigan MD/DO
• Certification – BLS (Basic Life Support)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

We advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

If you require assistance in completing the application process, please call 616.486.7447.