Rheumatologist

Software Placement Group, SPG; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Educational loan assistance

Malpractice coverage

Annual CME funding

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

403(b) retirement plan with employer

College Savings Account

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG in Rutland, Vermont, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist for an established outpatient specialty clinic with inpatient consultation support. Join a collaborative team in a scenic community known for high quality of life and four-season recreation.

The role emphasizes comprehensive, patient-centered care, evidence-based treatment, and strong administrative support, with on-site responsibilities and a commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program and an accredited Rheumatology fellowship program.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont (or immediate eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date).
• Board certification or active board eligibility in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
• Active, unrestricted DEA registration.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Rheumatology

Internal Medicine

Clinical assessment

EMR documentation

Education

MD/DO

ACGME Internal Medicine Residency

ACGME Rheumatology Fellowship

Tools

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Job description

Location: Rutland, Vermont | Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

Overview

A prominent regional healthcare network is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist to join an established clinical team within its specialty services division. This outpatient specialty clinic role includes inpatient consultation support and offers a supportive, patient-centered environment with strong administrative backing and a culture of multidisciplinary collaboration, located in a scenic community known for its high quality of life and four-season outdoor recreation.

What you'll do

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

Required qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program and an accredited Rheumatology fellowship program.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont (or immediate eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date).
• Board certification or active board eligibility in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
• Active, unrestricted DEA registration.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior outpatient specialty practice experience.
• Proficiency with musculoskeletal ultrasound.
• Advanced osteoporosis management experience.
• Strong EMR charting and documentation skills.

Compensation and 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
• Final base salary and financial package structure determined based on documented years of fellowship training, clinical experience, and board certification status
• All offers contingent upon completion of pre-employment screenings, including criminal background check, drug screening, health/immunization verification, and full hospital/payer credentialing
• Comprehensive benefits and salary ranges apply to full-time positions; benefits may vary or be prorated for other employment arrangements

Why this role

This position offers a supportive, patient-centered clinical environment with comprehensive administrative backing and strong multidisciplinary collaboration, set in a scenic community known for its high quality of life and four-season outdoor recreation.