Rheumatology

Location

Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant with inpatient responsibilities at Medical Center in Alma.

Requirements

Basic Education: M.D. or D.O. degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy. License to practice in the state of Michigan.

Minimum Formal Training:

• Applicant must have completed a residency program in Internal Medicine approved by the Accrediting Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association.


• Must have completed an accredited fellowship in Rheumatology.


• Have a current or past certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.


• Must have a current subspecialty certification in Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine or CSQ certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine or the equivalent board in another country which is recognized by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
  
  
  
  • Applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency or fellowship training within the last five years shall be eligible for Medical Staff appointment. However, in order to remain eligible, those applicants must achieve board certification in their primary area of practice within five (5) years from the date of completion of their residency or fellowship training and maintain board certification to the extent required by the applicable specialty/subspecialty board, and satisfy recertification requirements.
  
  
  
  

Reason for Recruitment

Opportunity to fill a tremendous community need.

Practice Details

Our second Rheumatologist will be based out of Mt. Pleasant with medical staff privileges at the Medical Center.

Other Physicians in Practice

Practitioner will be a solo provider with support from on-site primary care, specialists, as well as one other private practice Rheumatologist.

Office Procedures

All aspects of rheumatology for an adult population.

Compensation

Competitive compensation plan. Benefits include:

• Professional liability with tail coverage


• Life


• Health


• Dental


• Long-term disability


• Short-term disability


• Vacation


• CME dollars and days


• Relocation allowance

Schedule

Traditional office hours

Small-Town Ambience with Recreation, Culture and Fun

Wouldn’t it be great to live and work in a tranquil atmosphere, and still have easy access to stimulating opportunities for recreation, shopping, education and culture? People who live in Gratiot County will tell you, yes, it is!

Gratiot County is located in the very center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Less than an hour south is the state capital of Lansing, home of Michigan State University with its Big 10 sports. The medium-sized cities of Grand Rapids and Saginaw are almost as close. A short drive north you will find the renowned scenic beauty of the Lake Michigan and Lake Huron shorelines.

Alma College, annually ranked among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges, and Davenport University are right in the county, while other universities (Central Michigan, Michigan State, Saginaw Valley State and Northwood) and community colleges (Baker, Delta and Lansing) are within commuting distance. Gratiot County’s public schools have preserved their small-town values, while keeping pace with technology that supports excellence in teaching. Three parochial elementary schools are located in the county, along with outstanding preschools, privately funded nursery schools and daycare centers.

Residents and visitors enjoy a bounty of cultural, recreational, and leisure activities. Alma College’s beautiful Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts hosts national and international musical entertainment and campus speakers. Every Memorial Day, the Highland Festival and Games transform the city and campus into “Scotland U.S.A.,” where tens of thousands of visitors enjoy piping, drumming, fiddling, dancing, and athletic contests. Alma Symphony Orchestra concerts and the Gratiot County Players’ musicals and plays are presented in the city’s historic Strand Theater.

Throughout the year, the region offers a busy calendar of family-friendly activities and destinations including recreation areas, historical sites, clubs, parks and festivals.