Rheumatologist

Joseph Michaels International; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Educational loan assistance

Malpractice coverage provided

Annual CME funding

403(b) retirement plan with employer 0

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks a board-certified Rheumatologist for a full-time, on-site role in Rutland, Vermont. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, comprehensive administrative backing, and strong multidisciplinary collaboration within an outpatient clinic setting with inpatient consultation support.

The ideal candidate will manage complex rheumatic conditions, perform routine procedures, and collaborate with primary care and specialty teams while maintaining rigorous EMR

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and board-certified/board-eligible in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship.
• Unrestricted Vermont license or eligibility before start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Obtain comprehensive histories and perform thorough physical exams.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, bone health tests to guide therapy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with DMARDs, biologics, steroids, and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Perform office-based procedures such as joint injections and aspirations.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and coordinate with primary care and other specialists.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, risks, and self-management.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure coordinated disease management and adherence to protocols.

Skills

Board certification in Internal Med

Board certification in Rheumatology

Patient-centered care

EMR documentation

Education

MD or DO from accredited medical school

ACGME Internal Medicine residency

Rheumatology fellowship

Tools

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

EMR systems

Job description

Rheumatologist

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Setting: Outpatient Specialty Clinic with Inpatient Consultation Support

Location: Rutland, Vermont

We have partnered closely with a prominent regional healthcare network to secure a full-time, dedicated medical professional for their specialty services division. We are currently seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist to join an established clinical team. This position is ideal for a physician looking for a supportive environment that emphasizes accessible, patient-centered care, comprehensive administrative backing, and a strong culture of multidisciplinary collaboration.

Nestled in a scenic community known for its high quality of life, proximity to premier four-season outdoor recreation, and family-friendly atmosphere, this role provides an ideal balance of professional clinical development and personal lifestyle stability.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide spectrum of complex rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders in accordance with current evidence-based standards of care.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform detailed physical examinations, and skillfully assess disease activity, functional status, and long-term treatment response.
• Order, interpret, and integrate specialized laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging studies, bone health assessments, and other clinical data to guide clinical decision-making.
• Develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans featuring both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, lifestyle counseling, and targeted sub-specialty referrals.
• Prescribe and manage advanced therapeutic regimens—including disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biological agents, corticosteroids, and immunomodulatory therapies—while closely monitoring treatment efficacy and medication safety.
• Perform routine office-based procedures within the scope of practice, such as joint injections, aspirations, and other rheumatology-specific interventions as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and their families regarding chronic diagnoses, treatment alternatives, therapeutic risks/benefits, and long-term self-management strategies.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely electronic medical record (EMR) documentation in full compliance with organizational, payer, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, specialty physicians, nursing staff, and rehabilitation professionals to deliver coordinated, interdisciplinary chronic disease care.
• Participate actively in clinical protocol development, provider meetings, peer reviews, utilization management, and share in departmental call coverage or organizational initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Training: Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program and an accredited Rheumatology fellowship program.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont (or immediate eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date).
• Certifications: Board certification or active board eligibility in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Must maintain an active, unrestricted DEA registration.
• Preferred Experience: Prior outpatient specialty practice experience, proficiency with musculoskeletal ultrasound, advanced osteoporosis management, and strong EMR charting/documentation skills are highly desired.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Educational loan assistance
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Annual CME funding
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Combined Time Off (CTO)
• College Savings Account option

Note on Compensation & Hiring Requirements:

Final base salary and overall financial package structure will be verified and determined by the organization based on your documented years of fellowship training, clinical experience, and board certification status. All job offers are strictly contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, health/immunization verification, and full hospital/payer credentialing.

Note on Employment Status:

The comprehensive executive benefits package and salary ranges detailed above are explicitly offered for full-time positions. Eligible benefits may vary or be prorated for alternative employment arrangements.