Rheumatologist

Confidential; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $20,000

CME allowance & time

Health insurance at no cost

Job summary

UTMB's Division of Rheumatology seeks a full-time Rheumatologist to join its academic practice, primarily based in Clear Lake, Texas.

This role combines clinical care, teaching, research, and administrative leadership with opportunities for in-depth collaboration across subspecialties and fellows; Epic EMR integration with Dragon AI and MyChart supports efficient patient communication. The position offers a strong institutional support system and leadership pathways.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible rheumatologist with strong clinical and teaching skills.
• Open to recent rheumatology fellowship graduates.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Texas medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical rheumatology care as part of an academic practice.
• Contribute to teaching and research activities.
• Develop and participate in administrative leadership within the division.
• Opportunities for inpatient consultation and leadership as physicians gain experience.

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Rheumatologist

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $ - $

Rheumatologist – Academic Faculty Opportunity | UTMB | Texas

The Division of Rheumatology at UTMB is expanding and seeking an enthusiastic full-time Rheumatologist to join its growing academic practice, with the primary clinical need based in Clear Lake, Texas.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative academic rheumatology division offering a balanced combination of clinical practice, teaching, research, and future leadership opportunities.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Academic faculty opportunity for clinical practice, research, teaching, and administrative leadership with the primary need in Clear Lake
• Join a strong multidisciplinary collaboration across subspecialties, departments, and strong support from fellows
• Schedule consists of 9 half-day clinics per week
• Growing Clear Lake consult service with opportunities to participate in inpatient consultation
• Strong institutional resources, including dedicated nursing and specialty pharmacy support
• Epic EMR with integrated Dragon AI and AI-assisted MyChart communication tools
• Administrative and leadership opportunities available as physicians gain experience within the division
• Recent fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply, with many recent faculty hires joining directly from fellowship

FINANCIAL PACKAGE

• AAMC compensation benchmark for Assistant Professor through Associate Professor: approximately $239,663–$272,549
• Additional compensation opportunities through wRVU production, research, education, and administrative responsibilities
• Relocation assistance up to $20,000
• CME allowance & time
• Comprehensive faculty benefits package consistent with other UTMB faculty
• 23 days of PTO available immediately upon start date
• Health insurance at no cost to the physician

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
• Open to recent Rheumatology fellowship graduates
• Strong commitment to collaborative, high-quality patient care
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate medical licensure in the State of Texas

COMMUNITY INFORMATION | GALVESTON, TEXAS

Galveston offers a unique coastal lifestyle combining 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches, historic architecture, cultural attractions, and year-round outdoor recreation. Located approximately 50 miles southeast of Houston, Galveston provides residents with the charm of an island community while maintaining convenient access to the greater Houston metropolitan area.

• A vibrant island community with a distinctive blend of history, culture, coastal living, and modern amenities
• Abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including beaches, parks, walking, biking, boating, and fishing
• Convenient access to Houston, approximately 50 miles from Galveston
• No state individual income tax

Tucked along the Gulf Coast region, Galveston is a hip beach town with plenty to keep you busy when not working. From the eclectic boutiques and galleries to the famed historic neighborhoods, people flock from all over the U.S. to visit the city’s sandy beaches. Stopover at Moody Gardens to see aquariums and other attractions, or visit the trendy area known as “The Strand” for its yearly Mardi Gras celebration.