Rheumatology - AdventHealth Orlando

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando is seeking a physician specializing in connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD). The role integrates rheumatology into the ILD care model, enhancing patient management and diagnostic accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a board certification in Rheumatology and fellowship training, demonstrating expertise in working within multidisciplinary teams. This position focuses on improving patient outcomes through collaboration and clinical innovation.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology.
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Deep understanding of systemic sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis-related ILD.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized rheumatologic care for ILD patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ILD conferences.
• Collaborate with pulmonology and transplant teams.

Skills

Board certification in Rheumatology

Experience with multidisciplinary teams

Understanding of connective tissue diseases

Interest in lung transplant care

Education

Fellowship training in Rheumatology

Job description

Overview

This physician will play a critical role in the evaluation and management of patients with connective tissue disease–associated interstitial lung disease (CTD‑ILD)—a complex and rapidly growing subset of our ILD population. The role is designed to integrate rheumatologic expertise directly into the ILD care model, working side‑by‑side with pulmonology, transplant, and multidisciplinary specialty teams.

The Successful Candidate Will Contribute To

• Enhanced diagnostic accuracy for CTD‑ILD
• Optimization of autoimmune disease management in ILD patients
• Support of lung transplant evaluation and longitudinal care for complex rheumatologic patients
• Expansion of regional and tertiary referral pathways for advanced lung disease

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized rheumatologic care for ILD patients, with a focus on CTD‑ILD
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary ILD conferences and transplant evaluation discussions
• Collaborate closely with pulmonology, transplant, cardiology, radiology, and pathology teams
• Support longitudinal management of patients undergoing lung transplant evaluation and post‑transplant care
• Contribute to program development, clinical innovation, and potential research initiatives in ILD
• Joint Rheumatology‑ILD clinic

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Rheumatology
• Demonstrated comfort and effectiveness working in multidisciplinary clinical teams (Rheumatology, ILD, Transplant)
• Deep clinical understanding of connective tissue diseases including:
  • Systemic sclerosis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis–associated ILD
  • Myositis‑associated ILD
  • Sjögren’s syndrome
  • Mixed connective tissue disease
• Familiarity with or strong interest in lung transplant evaluation and care
• Commitment to collaborative care, clinical excellence, and program growth

Special Training & Experience

• Fellowship training in Rheumatology
• Additional expertise or fellowship training in myositis strongly preferred
• Clear passion for and clinical focus on interstitial lung disease