Rheumatologist - Reading Hospital

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Rheumatologist to pioneer a new practice in a supportive hospital environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a new division while addressing the increasing demand for Rheumatology services in the community. The position includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work alongside a passionate team committed to high-quality patient care. With a focus on professional growth and development, this role is ideal for a physician eager to make a significant impact in a thriving healthcare system.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Malpractice insurance

Retention Bonus

Generous paid time-off

CME time and funds

Relocation assistance

H1B & Green Card support

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
• Passion for developing and growing a new division in Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Help develop a new Rheumatology practice addressing community needs.
• Share hospital call approximately 1:6 with local private practice Rheumatologists.

Skills

Rheumatology

Patient Care

Clinical Research

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology

Job description

Reading Hospital is seeking an experienced Rheumatologist to help develop a new practice and address the growing community need. This new Rheumatology practice will be hospital-based with multi-layered support from the Department of Medicine. The new physician will be the first provider hired to support the increasing community demand; more providers will follow. The ideal candidate must have a passion for developing and growing this new division. Hospital call will be approximately 1:6, shared with local private practice Rheumatologists. Reading Hospital serves as the clinical headquarters for Drexel University College of Medicine, providing teaching and research opportunities for all clinical divisions.

Requirements:

• MD or DO
• Candidates must be licensed or eligible to practice medicine in Pennsylvania
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology

The Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and match
• Malpractice insurance
• Retention Bonus
• Generous paid time-off
• CME time and funds
• Relocation assistance
• H1B & Green Card support (Note: This is not a J-1 visa site)
• Supportive health system to help achieve professional goals

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system offering compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital in West Reading, Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school located half a mile from Reading Hospital, serving as a regional medical campus for the college. The medical school, opened in 2021, supports a student body of 200. Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and hosts ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.