Rheumatology Physician Job with Tufts Medicine in Boston, MA

PracticeLink; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a full-time Academic Rheumatologist to lead the Division of Rheumatology. This role offers the opportunity to shape clinical excellence and contribute to the academic mission through research and education. You will work in a supportive environment that prioritizes compassion, innovation, and collaboration across specialties. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing patient care and driving forward the academic mission of a leading health system. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant community focused on holistic healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experienced in an academic setting with leadership skills.
• Skilled in personnel management and inspiring a growth-oriented team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and oversee a team of Rheumatology specialists.
• Collaborate to develop new clinical care initiatives.
• Manage the Rheumatology Fellowship Program.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Investigation

Personnel Management

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Fellowship in Rheumatology

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At Tufts Medicine, you'll make an impact and build your career, supported by a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every person at Tufts Medicine plays an integral role in creating a holistic healthcare experience that is accessible, empowering, and human-centered.

Tufts Medical Center seeks a full-time Academic Rheumatologist to serve as the next Chief of the Division of Rheumatology. The Division Chief will provide academic and innovative leadership, champion clinical excellence, expand clinical stature, strengthen research efforts, and contribute to the department's national prominence through scholarly work and service.

About the Division of Rheumatology:

• The division was established over 50 years ago and is renowned for research, education, and clinical care.
• Research achievements include the discovery of interleukin-1 and pioneering immunosuppression, with contributions from Drs. Sheldon Wolff and Charles Dinarello.
• The division led early clinical trials of rituximab and belimumab for Lupus treatment.
• Major clinical programs include The Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Program, Pediatric/Adult Transitional Clinic, and Lyme Disease Specialty Clinic.
• Research includes industry trials, complementary health, and patient-reported outcomes in SLE, with collaborations across oncology, pulmonary medicine, nephrology, dermatology, and support from Tufts CTSI.

Why join our team:

• We prioritize compassion, innovation, collegiality, diversity, ethics, and caring for patients and staff.
• You will be part of a vibrant environment focused on scholarship, quality, education, and research.
• Our work environment is flexible and supportive of work-life balance.
• The division is growing and collaborating across specialties including infectious disease, pulmonary, nephrology, dermatology, and pediatric rheumatology.
• As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, the division chief will hold an endowed chair and have access to extensive resources for education and research.
• Being part of Tufts Medicine allows you to shape community and academic care in partnership with local hospitals and the Tufts Medicine network.

Department Leadership:

• William Harvey, MD, MSc, FACR, is the Interim Chief of Rheumatology and serves as Chief Medical Informatics Officer and Co-Director of Tufts CTSI Informatics.
• Dr. Karen Freund, Chair of the Department of Medicine and Sheldon M. Wolff Professor at TUSM, oversees the division along with other department leaders.

How you’ll transform patient care:

• Recruit, mentor, and oversee a team of Rheumatology specialists.
• Collaborate to develop new clinical care initiatives.
• Serve as an attending physician supporting fellows and residents.
• Supervise advanced care practitioners, fellows, residents, and students.
• Participate in quality improvement programs.

How you’ll impact the academic mission:

• Build and oversee a team committed to clinical investigation and education.
• Develop a vision for interdisciplinary research within the division.
• Manage the Rheumatology Fellowship Program.
• Contribute to the internal medicine residency and medical student education, emphasizing excellence, professionalism, and scholarship.

Who you are:

• A team player excited to work across disciplines to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Experienced in an academic setting with leadership skills to oversee a busy division.
• Skilled in personnel management and inspiring a growth-oriented team.
• Supportive of the academic mission and community-based care initiatives.
• Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• Passionate about collaborative, interdisciplinary work and building strong relationships with teams.

Join Tufts Medicine in our mission to heal, comfort, teach, learn, and promote health and disease prevention.

Compensation: Tufts Medicine offers a competitive salary based on experience.

About Tufts Medicine: Tufts Medicine is a leading health system combining academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, accessible care across Massachusetts, including Tufts Medical Center, local hospitals, and an extensive physician network.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.