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Rheumatologist jobs are open across health systems, academic medical centers, private practice groups, and multispecialty clinics, from early-career attending to department chief, with specializations in autoimmune disease, musculoskeletal conditions, and clinical research. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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About Urban Health Plan:
At Urban Health Plan (UHP), our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
We provide affordable, comprehensive, quality health care.
Urban Health Plan is about community health. We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients who come through our doors. At UHP, we recognize challenges that face primary care; we strive to be at the forefront of innovative practices and building a supportive environment focusing on associate and provider well-being. We value our providers; we value our patients, and we know that happy providers and happy patients bring forth better outcomes. We are always searching for ways to allow providers to focus on patient care and focus on clinical-care innovation through strong, supportive departments, active clinical leadership, and responsive administration.
We are community health.
Urban Health Plan's mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary, and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. We are looking for capable, energetic, passionate physicians, looking to work in an environment that fosters, patient-centered, holistic, quality medical care, in a practice setting that encourages innovation, creativity, learning, and growth.
We are innovative, creative, and continuously improving.
Position Summary:
Our Specialty Department employs community-driven and highly skilled clinicians to provide integrated care in our Health Centers. We are seeking new associates to join our team in the capacity of Rheumatologist. The Rheumatologist will provide outpatient consultation. The Rheumatologist will consult with patients, conduct tests and procedures, make diagnoses, prescribe medication and provide treatment. The Rheumatologist will collaborate with primary care providers and other professionals to discuss care plans and progress in a collaborative team approach model. Part-time or full-time positions available!
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical School
- Completion of approved fellowship in Rheumatology
- BE/BC
- Valid NYS and DEA License.
- At least 1-year experience.
- Ability to successfully interact and communicate with a diversified population.
- Bilingual, (English/Spanish) a plus.
Benefits Include:
- Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself
- 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental Insurance
- $50,000 term life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including annual UHP Contribution)
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
About Urban Health Plan:
At Urban Health Plan (UHP), our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
We provide affordable, comprehensive, quality health care.
Urban Health Plan is about community health. We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients who come through our doors. At UHP, we recognize challenges that face primary care; we strive to be at the forefront of innovative practices and building a supportive environment focusing on associate and provider well-being. We value our providers; we value our patients, and we know that happy providers and happy patients bring forth better outcomes. We are always searching for ways to allow providers to focus on patient care and focus on clinical-care innovation through strong, supportive departments, active clinical leadership, and responsive administration.
We are community health.
Urban Health Plan's mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary, and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. We are looking for capable, energetic, passionate physicians, looking to work in an environment that fosters, patient-centered, holistic, quality medical care, in a practice setting that encourages innovation, creativity, learning, and growth.
We are innovative, creative, and continuously improving.
Position Summary:
Our Specialty Department employs community-driven and highly skilled clinicians to provide integrated care in our Health Centers. We are seeking new associates to join our team in the capacity of Rheumatologist. The Rheumatologist will provide outpatient consultation. The Rheumatologist will consult with patients, conduct tests and procedures, make diagnoses, prescribe medication and provide treatment. The Rheumatologist will collaborate with primary care providers and other professionals to discuss care plans and progress in a collaborative team approach model. Part-time or full-time positions available!
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical School
- Completion of approved fellowship in Rheumatology
- BE/BC
- Valid NYS and DEA License.
- At least 1-year experience.
- Ability to successfully interact and communicate with a diversified population.
- Bilingual, (English/Spanish) a plus.
Benefits Include:
- Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself
- 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental Insurance
- $50,000 term life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including annual UHP Contribution)
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services40
- Education10
- Insurance2
- Energy1
- Manufacturing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in rheumatologist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completed fellowship training in rheumatology
- Board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Active or eligible state medical license in the jurisdiction of employment
- Experience diagnosing and managing autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong communication skills for coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams
Tips for Your Rheumatologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to the practice setting
Academic centers want a publication list and teaching experience front and center. Private groups want patient volume and productivity metrics. Leading with the wrong emphasis for the setting is one of the fastest ways to get filtered out before an interview.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists rheumatologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Check whether the group uses infusion services
Many rheumatology practices generate a significant share of revenue through on-site biologic infusions. Knowing whether a role includes infusion oversight lets you ask sharper questions and signals you understand the full scope of the position.
Verify board certification requirements before applying
Some health systems require active American Board of Internal Medicine certification in rheumatology, not just fellowship completion. Confirm the requirement in the posting before submitting, because missing this step can disqualify you from credentialing even after an offer.
Ask about panel size and new patient access during interviews
Rheumatology has well-documented access bottlenecks nationwide. Asking how the practice manages new referrals and what the current wait time looks like shows clinical judgment and helps you assess whether the workload is sustainable.
Negotiate protected research or education time explicitly
Academic and teaching hospital offers often list scholarly activity as an expectation without protecting time for it. Get the number of half-days per week dedicated to non-clinical work written into your offer letter before you sign anything.
Rheumatologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most rheumatologists?
The companies hiring the most rheumatologists right now include SSM Health, Optum, and Novant Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and multispecialty groups tend to post the most consistent volume throughout the year.
How many rheumatologist jobs are remote?
About 13% of rheumatologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than in many other physician specialties given the physical examination demands of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include telehealth follow-up visits, medication management consultations, and administrative or utilization review positions.
How do you become a rheumatologist?
You become a rheumatologist by completing a medical degree, followed by a residency in internal medicine, then a two-year rheumatology fellowship accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. After fellowship, you sit for the American Board of Internal Medicine subspecialty certification exam in rheumatology. Obtaining a state medical license and hospital credentialing are the final steps before practicing independently.
Can you get a rheumatologist job with limited experience?
Yes, fellowship completion is the baseline credential most employers accept as entry-level experience for attending rheumatologist roles. Community health centers, federally qualified health centers, and rural practice groups are often more open to candidates coming straight out of fellowship than large academic systems. Locum tenens assignments are a practical way to build a diverse case volume and referral network quickly after training.
What does the rheumatologist interview process look like?
Most rheumatologist interviews start with a phone or video screening with a recruiter or department chief, followed by an on-site visit that typically includes a practice tour, meetings with current physicians and administrative leadership, and a review of compensation structure and call schedule. Academic positions often add a presentation of your research or clinical interests. The full process from first contact to offer commonly runs several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to rheumatologist jobs?
You can find and apply to rheumatologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, private practice groups, academic medical centers, and multispecialty clinics across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty focus and practice setting preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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