Rheumatology Physician

Veterans Health Administration; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Health insurance

CME reimbursement

Job summary

The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our mission of delivering world‑class care to Veterans. Selected candidates may be considered for an academic appointment at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Position emphasizes outpatient practice with a diverse case load, teaching opportunities, and an ultrasound‑enabled procedure clinic. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm; part‑time options may be available.

Responsibilities

• Primarily outpatient practice with diverse case load.
• Academic appointment and teaching opportunities.
• Procedure clinic with ultrasound.
• Typical shift Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (part-time options may be available).

Job description

The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center is actively seeking a Rheumatologist to join us in our mission to provide Veterans with the world‑class benefits and services they have earned. Enjoy work life/balance, the opportunity to teach residents and great federal benefits all in beautiful, affordable Indianapolis, Indiana. Selected candidates will be considered for a faculty appointment at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Highlights

• Primarily Outpatient practice
• Diverse case load
• Academic appointment and teaching opportunities
• Procedure clinic opportunity with Ultrasound
• Typical shift M-F, 8:00am-5pm (part‑time options may be available)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

Benefits

• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Opportunity for Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

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This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening. Veteran Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. United States Citizenship Required; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.