Rheumatologist

AMN Healthcare; Texas; On-site; USD 240,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $20,000

CME allowance

23 days PTO

Health insurance

Epic EMR with Dragon AI support

Job summary

UTMB in Clear Lake, Texas is seeking a full-time Rheumatologist to join its academic practice, offering a balanced mix of clinical care, teaching, research, and future leadership opportunities.

The package includes a competitive salary range of $239,663–$272,549, relocation assistance up to $20,000, CME allowance, 23 days PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and access to Epic EMR with Dragon AI to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Rheumatology required.
• Open to recent Rheumatology fellowship graduates.
• Strong commitment to collaborative, high-quality patient care.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Texas medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical rheumatology care within an academic division.
• Participate in teaching and research activities.
• Leadership opportunities as physicians gain experience.
• Collaborate across subspecialties and with fellows.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Academic involvement

Education

Board Certification or Eligibility in Rheumatology

Recent Rheumatology Fellowship Graduate

Texas medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Rheumatologist

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $239663.00 - $272549.00

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

Facility Location

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.