St. Marys Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified Rheumatologist to help grow our expanding Rheumatology program. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established practice dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with musculoskeletal, autoimmune, and connective tissue disorders.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
- Join and established team consisting of one Rheumatologist and one Advanced Practice Provider.
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of rheumatic diseases, including musculoskeletal, autoimmune, and connective tissue disorders.
- Primary clinic location in Athens, Georgia, with scheduled outreach coverage at our satellite clinic in Greensboro/Lake Oconee, Georgia.
- Opportunity to server patients throughout Northeast Georgia while helping expand access to rheumatology services to underserved communities.
- Call Requirement: 1:3 outpatient phone call coverage only.
- Outpatient-only General Rheumatology practice with no hospital rounding responsibilities.
- Standard Monday through Friday office hours.
- Infusion therapy services are available at both hospital campuses and outpatient infusion facilities.
- Benefit from a large primary care referral network and strong multi-specialty physician partnerships.
- Access to outpatient Bone Density, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Vascular, X-Ray and in house laboratory services.
- Opportunity to teach Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in Georgia
- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physicians field of practice
- Accepting J1 & H1B 2028 visa candidates
RECRUITMENT PACKAGE
- Competitive base salary guarantee with annual bonus opportunity
- Excellent benefits; including health/vision/dental insurances
- Paid malpractice, including post-SMHCS employment tail coverage
- CME time & expense allowance
- Paid time away from the practice
- Retirement savings program with employer matching program
Why Join Us?
- Practice Development: Help expand a growing Rheumatology program with strong leadership support.
- Established Referral Network: Large network of primary care and specialty referrals
- Regional Referral Base: Referrals from Athens and surrounding communities including rural facilities.
- Immediate Clinical Volume: Strong community demand and established patient base.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and shared call coverage.
- Academic Opportunities: Teach Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, CME support, malpractice coverage and relocation assistance.