Rheumatologist (MD/DO)

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); In loco; USD 250.000 - 450.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement with 5% match

Education assistance – up to 5250 per/

Student loan assistance – up to 10000

Mental health support – sessions per/f

Paid time off and parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Sign-on/relocation bonus opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Inova Health System in Northern Virginia seeks a dedicated Rheumatologist to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. You will partner with primary care and specialty teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, access to care, and individualized treatment plans using conventional DMARDs, biologics, and targeted therapies.

Competenze

• Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited institution.
• Training: Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship.
• Board Certification: Board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology by ABIM.
• Licensure: Current unrestricted medical license in Virginia and DEA registration.
• Payor Credentialing: Ability to credential with Medicare/Medicaid and enroll as participating provider.
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Credentialing for Medical Staff membership and privileges.
• Preferred Qualification: Three years of clinical rheumatology experience.

Mansioni

• Provide initial consultations, follow-up care, and long-term management for rheumatic diseases.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using conventional DMARDs, biologics, and targeted therapies.
• Monitor disease activity, treatment response, and medication safety; perform joint aspirations and injections as trained.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialty services to address complex conditions and health needs.
• Educate patients/families about diagnoses, options, risks, and chronic disease management.
• Coordinate labs, imaging, referrals, and infusion services; maintain timely clinical documentation.

Formazione

MD/DO degree from an accredited institution

ACGME Internal Medicine residency

Rheumatology fellowship

Descrizione del lavoro

Inova is seeking a dedicated Rheumatologist to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions. Our vision is to offer physicians opportunities to align their clinical practice with their professional interests while delivering exceptional patient care. Our team emphasizes collaboration, timely access to care, and personalized treatment to improve patients’ function and quality of life.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions—starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: All Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children receive 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
• Competitive Compensation Package: A market-competitive base salary and comprehensive performance incentive plan designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Sign-on, retention, and relocation bonus opportunities may be available.

Rheumatologist Job Details:

The Rheumatologist will evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of rheumatic diseases while partnering with primary care physicians and specialty teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Clinical Care & Collaboration

Provide initial consultations, follow-up care, and long-term management for patients with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, spondyloarthritis, vasculitis, and other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.

Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapies, including conventional disease-modifying medications, biologics, and targeted therapies.

Monitor disease activity, treatment response, and medication safety.

Perform joint aspirations, injections, and other procedures consistent with training and clinical privileges.

Collaborate with primary care and specialty services to address complex conditions and associated health needs.

Care Coordination & Communication

Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medication risks, and strategies for managing chronic disease.

Coordinate laboratory testing, imaging, referrals, and infusion services when indicated.

Communicate clearly with referring providers and multidisciplinary care teams.

Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and support continuity of care.

Academic & Professional Development

Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and access to rheumatology care.

Maintain current knowledge of advances in rheumatology through continuing medical education and professional development.

Contribute to teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activities as appropriate to the role.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution.

Training: Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship.

Board Certification: Board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology through the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia and appropriate DEA registration.

Payor Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete credentialing with third-party payors and enroll as a participating provider with Medicare and Medicaid.

Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services.

Preferred Qualification:

Three years of clinical experience in rheumatology.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.