Rheumatologist – Academic Teaching & Outpatient Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

Minneapolis VA Health Care System seeks a board-certified or eligible rheumatologist to intermittently fill shortages within the department. The role involves diagnosing and treating autoimmune and inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases, with teaching responsibilities for trainees.

Requirements include US citizenship, MD degree, VA-approved residency, and board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or equivalent
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the US
• Residency training approved by VA for board eligibility
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
• Exception: PRPs or interim appointments may be considered as per policy

Responsibilities

• Serve as attending physician in outpatient clinics
• Supervise and perform joint injections and aspirations
• Inpatient and outpatient rheumatology consultations
• Travel to community-based outpatient clinics as needed
• Teach rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students
• Contribute to trainee education and administrative duties

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD degree (Doctor of Medicine)

US medical license (unrestricted)

ACGME/AOA residency training

Internal Medicine board certification or eligibility

Rheumatology board certification or eligibility

Job description

Minneapolis VA Health Care System seeks a board-certified or eligible rheumatologist to intermittently fill shortages within the department. The role involves diagnosing and treating autoimmune and inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases, with teaching responsibilities for trainees.

Requirements include US citizenship, MD degree, VA-approved residency, and board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.