Rheumatologist

Compensation: $295,000 – $365,000

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Setting: Outpatient Specialty Clinic with Inpatient Consultation Support

Location: Rutland, Vermont

We have partnered closely with a prominent regional healthcare network to secure a full-time, dedicated medical professional for their specialty services division. We are currently seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist to join an established clinical team. This position is ideal for a physician looking for a supportive environment that emphasizes accessible, patient-centered care, comprehensive administrative backing, and a strong culture of multidisciplinary collaboration.

Nestled in a scenic community known for its high quality of life, proximity to premier four-season outdoor recreation, and family-friendly atmosphere, this role provides an ideal balance of professional clinical development and personal lifestyle stability.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide spectrum of complex rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders in accordance with current evidence-based standards of care.


• Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform detailed physical examinations, and skillfully assess disease activity, functional status, and long-term treatment response.


• Order, interpret, and integrate specialized laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging studies, bone health assessments, and other clinical data to guide clinical decision-making.


• Develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans featuring both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, lifestyle counseling, and targeted sub-specialty referrals.


• Prescribe and manage advanced therapeutic regimens—including disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biological agents, corticosteroids, and immunomodulatory therapies—while closely monitoring treatment efficacy and medication safety.


• Perform routine office-based procedures within the scope of practice, such as joint injections, aspirations, and other rheumatology-specific interventions as clinically indicated.


• Educate patients and their families regarding chronic diagnoses, treatment alternatives, therapeutic risks/benefits, and long-term self-management strategies.


• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely electronic medical record (EMR) documentation in full compliance with organizational, payer, and regulatory guidelines.


• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, specialty physicians, nursing staff, and rehabilitation professionals to deliver coordinated, interdisciplinary chronic disease care.


• Participate actively in clinical protocol development, provider meetings, peer reviews, utilization management, and share in departmental call coverage or organizational initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

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  Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.


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  Training: Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program and an accredited Rheumatology fellowship program.


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  Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont (or immediate eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date).


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  Certifications: Board certification or active board eligibility in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Must maintain an active, unrestricted DEA registration.


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  Preferred Experience: Prior outpatient specialty practice experience, proficiency with musculoskeletal ultrasound, advanced osteoporosis management, and strong EMR charting/documentation skills are highly desired.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Signing bonus


• Relocation assistance


• Educational loan assistance


• Malpractice coverage provided


• Annual CME funding


• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match


• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance


• Combined Time Off (CTO)


• College Savings Account option

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