Rheumatology Medical Director Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida

Nahse; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Medical Director of Rheumatology to lead department development and oversee patient care at its Orlando facility. This role demands strong clinical leadership and a commitment to advancing rheumatology through program development, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and fostering excellence in patient care. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Full malpractice coverage

Disability coverage

Deferred compensation

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

5 days of designated CME time

Generous starting bonus

4 weeks of continuous pay for parental leave

PSLF qualified employer

Qualifications

• Five years or more experience in rheumatology with clinical excellence.
• Ability to engage in research and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Rheumatology department.
• Oversee clinical operations ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Lead recruitment and retention of top talent in rheumatology.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MD, DO, or MD/PhD

American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Rheumatology

Job description

The Medical Director of Rheumatology will provide leadership, along with oversight for the creation and development of the Rheumatology department at Orlando Health. This role involves strategic planning, program development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. The Medical Director will work collaboratively with other departments and lead a team of rheumatologists to advance the field of rheumatology through clinical excellence, research, and education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for the Rheumatology department, including strategic planning and program development.
• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to best practices and accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative environment that supports clinical excellence, research, and education.
• Engage in recruitment and retention of top talent in rheumatology.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Lead and support research initiatives in rheumatology.
• Perform and interpret a variety of rheumatologic diagnostic tests and treatments, including joint injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, and biologic therapies.
• Provide consultations and second opinions on complex rheumatologic cases.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of diagnostic results to referring physicians and patients.
• Stay current with advancements in rheumatology to continuously improve patient care.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD with American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Rheumatology.
• Five years or more experience with a proven track record of clinical excellence and leadership in rheumatology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to advancing the field of rheumatology through research and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with program development and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Benefits package includes health/vision/dental insurance along with full malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, paid time off and retirement savings options.
• Paid time away with 5 days of designated CME time
• Generous starting bonus.
• 4 weeks of continuous pay for parental leave.
• PSLF qualified employer.

Orlando Community:

• No state income tax!
• Greater Orlando offers world-famous theme parks and attractions, major league sports teams, first-rate concerts and theatre, and an international airport that provides easy access to travel.
• Our lifestyle options have something for everyone, from the downtown districts for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities with top-rated public and private schools.
• We have ample outdoor activities including large public parks for your kids and pets, hiking and biking trails, abundant lake access for kayaking, fishing and paddleboarding, with Floridas beautiful beaches only an hour away.

Located in downtown Orlando and serving Central Florida for more than 100 years, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is an 808-bed surgical, medical, and emergency acute-care hospital. It is one of the largest tertiary facilities in the region and the organizations flagship hospital.

With advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas of specialty, including trauma, cardiovascular, stroke, neuroscience, orthopedic and surgical services, Orlando Health ORMC provides a complete continuum of care. World-renowned as Central Floridas only Level I Trauma Center, Orlando Health ORMC also is recognized for excellence with an American Burn Association Verified Burn Center and Joint Commission-certified hip and knee joint replacement, spine surgery, and comprehensive stroke programs.

Orlando Health ORMC works closely with systemwide cancer, heart and vascular, digestive health, neuroscience and orthopedic institutes also located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, as well as the specialty Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies.

Combining compassion with experience and knowledge, our team provides patients with the highest quality of care. Our efforts have earned us numerous quality and safety recognitions over the years, including:

• Best Regional Hospital U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
  • Ranked No. 2 in the Orlando Metro Area and No. 7 in Florida
  • Nationally ranked in four categories: cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; pulmonology and lung surgery; urology
  • Rated high performing in 12 areas: aortic valve surgery; COPD; colon cancer surgery; diabetes; heart attack; heart bypass surgery; heart failure; kidney failure; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer surgery; stroke
• A Safety Grade The Leapfrog Group, five consecutive terms 2021-2023
• Top Teaching Hospital The Leapfrog Group, 2023
• Best Hospitals in America The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022
• Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022
• Get with the Guidelines: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke American Heart Association, 2023
  • Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Nine hospital units with Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses the most units of any adult hospital in the state
• Magnet Recognized American Nurses Credentialing Center