Rheumatologist

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health seeks an Academic Rheumatologist to enhance the Division of Rheumatology through clinical care, research, and education. The role offers protected time for research, innovation in patient care, and competitive compensation with excellent benefits. Join a leading health system dedicated to meaningful patient care in Central Massachusetts.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401(a) Investment Pension Plan

403(b) Match

Exceptional health care coverage

Student loan education assistance

Qualifications

• Strong background in patient care and Board Eligible or Board Certified in Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Engage in clinical care while advancing academic pursuits.
• Collaborate with innovative digital health solutions.
• Train medical students, residents, and fellows annually.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical research

Education

Education

MD or DO with Board Certification in Rheumatology

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner of Central Massachusetts, and the largest health care system in the region, is seeking an Academic Rheumatologist to join the Division of Rheumatology and the UMass Memorial Medical Group. As the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, the Division excels in groundbreaking research, comprehensive clinical care, and outstanding education.

Our division integrates leading researchers, educators, and clinicians to advance the understanding and treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. We offer cutting-edge clinical trials, a multidisciplinary care approach, and robust fellowship training programs. The Division comprises a number of specialized clinical and translational programs in lupus, osteoporosis, inflammatory and degenerative arthropathies directed by national and international experts. More information can be found at: https://www.umassmed.edu/rheumatology/

This unique opportunity includes:

• Protected time for academic pursuits, ideal for candidates with a strong clinical research or educational background, with resources available for laboratory and/or clinical research programs

• Development and growth in academic expertise and build new programs such as CTD-ILD or vasculitis while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice

• The ability to collaborate with our UMass Memorial Medical Center for Digital Health Solutions and The UMass Chan Program in Digital Medicine to bring innovative approaches to the Rheumatology practice.

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities in our newly renovated and expanded Rheumatology Center, with strong clinical support and Specialty Pharmacy staff

• Academic rank aligned with experience, with opportunities to train medical students, residents, and two fellows annually

• A highly competitive compensation package with extensive benefits including generous paid time off, 401(a) Investment Pension Plan and 403(b) Match, Exceptional health care coverage, Student loan education assistance, and more!

The successful candidate will have a strong background in patient care and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Rheumatology.

Worcesteris New England's second largest city, and the greater Worcester area is an active,vibrant,and energetic community. Enjoy an array of recreational activities including hiking, biking,skiing,and snowboarding or take an easy day trip to the mountains and pristine lakes of Maine,New Hampshire,or Vermont. We have an outstanding arts and culture scene, an exciting food district and are less than an hour to Boston and Cape Cod.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae addressed to:

RobertoCaricchio, MD

Chief, Division of Rheumatology

UMass Chan Medical School

UMass Memorial Medical Center
C/O Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter

[e-mail]

774.418.3829

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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