Rheumatology Physician

UMass Memorial Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic appointment at medical school

Competitive compensation and benefits

Employer-funded retirement (8% base)

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health partner of Central Massachusetts, is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Clinical Rheumatologist to join the Division of Rheumatology and UMass Memorial Medical Group. This full-time clinical faculty role offers outpatient care across Worcester, Leominster, Uxbridge, and Marlborough with a strong teaching component.

You will contribute to academic missions at UMass Chan Medical School, participate in divisional meetings, and work in a

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology.
• MD or DO degree with eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and interest in teaching and clinical collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatology care across multiple practice sites (Worcester, Leominster, Uxbridge, Marlborough).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans.
• Participate in weekly divisional meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in academic teaching and supervise/mentor trainees and students.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Teaching

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Location: Central Massachusetts
Facility: UMass Memorial Health UMass Memorial Medical Center
Department: Department of Medicine
Specialty: Rheumatology
Schedule: Full-time
UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, is actively seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Clinical Rheumatologist to join the Division of Rheumatology and UMass Memorial Medical Group. This full-time clinical faculty position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, high-quality care to patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases within a multidisciplinary and patient-centered environment.

Key Highlights

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with no on-call duties and one dedicated administrative day each week to support your professional and personal needs.
• Comprehensive Outpatient Care: Provide rheumatology services across multiple practice sites, including Worcester, Leominster, Uxbridge, and Marlborough, MA.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated specialists and support staff in a newly renovated and expanded Rheumatology Center. Participate in weekly divisional meetings focused on clinical discussions, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Interdisciplinary Support: Collaborate closely with specialty pharmacy and clinical support teams to optimize individualized patient treatment plans.
• Academic and Teaching Opportunities: Engage with trainees and students, contributing to the academic mission of UMass Chan Medical School.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive package including a $320k base salary plus incentives, generous paid time off, robust retirement options, exceptional healthcare coverage, student loan education assistance, and more.
• Lifestyle & Location: Conveniently located near Boston and Cape Cod, with quick getaways to the mountains and beaches of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology
• MD or DO degree with eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Strong communication skills and interest in teaching and clinical collaboration

Our Benefits

• Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank based on experience)
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF eligible employment
• Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

We are committed to fostering and embracing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Creating a diverse environment of professors and clinicians who offer unique insights and perspectives as we teach the next generation of physicians is critical to our mission. We are engaged in multiple initiatives with UMass Chan Medical School and with UMass Memorial Health to expand the diversity within our Medical Group in the spirit of inclusivity.