Rheumatology Physician - Lead New Service Line (4-day Week)

CompHealth; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

CompHealth is partnering with a hospital-employed rheumatology opportunity in Laurel, Mississippi. You will join a program launching a new rheumatology service line and play a key role in building the practice with additional rheumatologists.

There is an academic affiliation with teaching duties for internal medicine residents, and robust support from clinic leadership. Ideal candidates are board-certified or board-eligible and welcome J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Specialty in rheumatology; board eligibility/certification welcomed.
• Teaching duties for internal medicine residents; academic affiliation.
• No initial on-call requirements; strong support structure.

Responsibilities

• Launch a new rheumatology service line in the hospital.
• Teach and supervise internal medicine residents; participate in academic activities.
• Collaborate with clinic staff; ensure smooth clinic operations and workflow.
• Assist with interviews, licensure, and salary/contract negotiations as needed.
• Participate in visa sponsorship processes (J-1/H-1B) as available.

Skills

Rheumatology

Board-certified/board-eligible

Teaching

Visa sponsorship

Job description

CompHealth is partnering with a hospital-employed rheumatology opportunity in Laurel, Mississippi. You will join a program launching a new rheumatology service line and play a key role in building the practice with additional rheumatologists.

There is an academic affiliation with teaching duties for internal medicine residents, and robust support from clinic leadership. Ideal candidates are board-certified or board-eligible and welcome J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship.