Physician (Section Chief Rheumatologist)

Veterans Health Administration; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dayton, OH VA is seeking a Physician - Section Chief Rheumatology to provide expert clinical care in rheumatology. The role requires excellent communication and teamwork to support a growing Medical Center.

Requirements include an MD or DO with unrestricted US licensure and board certification in rheumatology. The posted salary range is $250,000–$335,000 per year, with a Monday–Friday schedule and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited school.
• Active and unrestricted license from any US state.
• Board certification in rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examination of joints and surrounding soft tissues.
• Injections and therapeutic procedures for rheumatic diseases.
• Interpret bone imaging and coordinate diagnostic tests.

Skills

Ultrasound proficiency

Joint injections

EMG/NCV interpretation

Education

MD or DO degree

US medical licensure

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Dayton, Ohio VA is seeking a Physician - Section Chief Rheumatology to provide clinical care in Rheumatology. Must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include but are not limited to the following: Perform Ultrasound examination of joints and surrounding soft tissues.

History and physician exam Therapeutic and diagnostic aspirations and injections of joints, bursae, tenosynovial structures Trigger Point Injections Biopsies of tissues relevant to the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases Bone and joint imaging techniques and interpretation Bone density measurements Use of steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs including biologic and cytotoxic drug Controlled clinical trials in rheumatic diseases Request for EMG/NCV and Muscle Nerve or other tissue biopsies Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $250000 – $335000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.