Rheumatology Physician

Lifepoint Health; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in a vibrant community is seeking a dedicated BC/BE Rheumatologist to join their team. This full-time position offers a supportive environment for new graduates and experienced professionals alike. The role involves managing a diverse patient load, with a focus on delivering high-quality care. The hospital is located in a picturesque area known for its rich musical heritage and family-friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal location for both work and life. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a recruitment package that supports your professional growth and relocation needs.

Benefits

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Medical debt assistance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing assistance

Qualifications

• BC/BE Rheumatologist with a focus on patient care and treatment.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage 25-30 patients per day in a clinical setting.
• Participate in telephone-only clinic calls.

Skills

Rheumatology

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Board Certified in Rheumatology

Job description

North Alabama Shoals Hospital, a 178-bed facility located in Muscle Shoals, AL (60 mi from Huntsville) is seeking a BC/BE Rheumatologist for a full-time position to join a hospital-employed group. New graduates welcome to apply.

Located 1 hour west of Huntsville International Airport, the Shoals is a beautiful riverfront community with excellent public and private school options, low crime rate, and affordable cost of living.

Position Details:

• Work schedule Mon-Thurs 7:30am-5pm
• 25-30 patients per day
• Clinic call is telephone only
• Clinic is conveniently located on hospital campus

Recruitment Package may include:

• Competitive base salary
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

About the Hospital:Shoals Hospital was founded in 1968 by a group of physicians dedicated to serving residents of Colbert County. Today, the 178-bed, general acute care facility boasts spacious, private rooms for all patients as well as a 24-hour emergency department; medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and intensive care and short-stay surgery units. Shoals Hospital also operates the region s only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the area s only psychiatric unit 30 beds dedicated to our senior adults.

About the Community: Situated in northwest Alabama on the banks of the Tennessee River in a two-county region known as the Shoals, Muscle Shoals is a beautiful, family-friendly community with a rich history to share. Home of Muscle Shoals Sound and FAME Studios, Muscle Shoals is known as the Hit Recording Capital of the World and continues to honor its musical heritage today with a lively recording industry still propelling artists to fame. Muscle Shoals offers excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and exceptional cost of living making the Shoals an ideal place to live. From world-class bass fishing and award-winning golf courses to the renowned W.C. Handy Musical Festival, you will find it all in this vibrant riverfront city.