Entry Level Rheumatologist Jobs
New grad rheumatologist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong residency rotations or fellowship work can carry more weight than tenure alone. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like OSF HealthCare, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Optum hiring at this level now.
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Interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to Tricia Selsberg - Selsberg_MDrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org
Houston Methodist Hospital is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group in the Texas Medical Center.
Join an established academic rheumatology division within one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations. This opportunity offers a primarily outpatient practice, a diverse and complex patient population, academic involvement, and collaboration with nationally recognized specialists across Houston Methodist.
Opportunity
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Primarily outpatient practice focused on musculoskeletal, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
- Inpatient rheumatology consultations on a rotating basis
- Opportunity to teach fellows, residents and medical students
- Opportunities for clinical research, clinical trials and academic collaboration
- Access to the Houston Methodist Immunology Center, advanced technology and the resources of the Texas Medical Center
- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration across specialties
- Experienced physicians and new fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply
Why Houston Methodist?
Houston Methodist Hospital is the #1 hospital in Texas according to U.S. News & World Report, earning this distinction for the 15th consecutive year. Located in the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist provides physicians with access to complex cases, advanced technology, nationally recognized specialists and opportunities for research and academic collaboration.
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
- Eligible for or currently holds a Texas medical license
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Sign-on bonus and productivity incentive
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Generous retirement benefits
- Excellent PTO
Welcome to Houston
Houston offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class dining, arts and culture, professional sports, outdoor amenities and no state income tax.
Join Houston Methodist and practice alongside nationally recognized physicians while advancing your clinical and academic career.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to Tricia Selsberg - Selsberg_MDrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org
Houston Methodist Hospital is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group in the Texas Medical Center.
Join an established academic rheumatology division within one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations. This opportunity offers a primarily outpatient practice, a diverse and complex patient population, academic involvement, and collaboration with nationally recognized specialists across Houston Methodist.
Opportunity
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Primarily outpatient practice focused on musculoskeletal, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
- Inpatient rheumatology consultations on a rotating basis
- Opportunity to teach fellows, residents and medical students
- Opportunities for clinical research, clinical trials and academic collaboration
- Access to the Houston Methodist Immunology Center, advanced technology and the resources of the Texas Medical Center
- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration across specialties
- Experienced physicians and new fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply
Why Houston Methodist?
Houston Methodist Hospital is the #1 hospital in Texas according to U.S. News & World Report, earning this distinction for the 15th consecutive year. Located in the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist provides physicians with access to complex cases, advanced technology, nationally recognized specialists and opportunities for research and academic collaboration.
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
- Eligible for or currently holds a Texas medical license
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Sign-on bonus and productivity incentive
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Generous retirement benefits
- Excellent PTO
Welcome to Houston
Houston offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class dining, arts and culture, professional sports, outdoor amenities and no state income tax.
Join Houston Methodist and practice alongside nationally recognized physicians while advancing your clinical and academic career.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Entry Level Rheumatologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level rheumatologist job?
Board eligibility or certification after completing a rheumatology fellowship is the baseline most employers expect at the entry level. Candidates who stand out typically bring hands-on experience managing autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions during training, strong letters of recommendation from fellowship faculty, and demonstrable comfort with joint injections and infusion therapy. Applying to academic medical centers and multispecialty groups that explicitly welcome new attendings improves your odds significantly.
Which companies hire entry level rheumatologists?
Companies hiring entry level rheumatologists right now include OSF HealthCare, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, multispecialty group practices, and federally qualified health centers tend to recruit most actively at this level, often because they can offer structured mentorship and a built-in patient panel to help new physicians build their practice quickly.
Are there remote entry level rheumatologist jobs?
Yes, though most rheumatology roles are still clinic-based. About 13% of entry level rheumatologist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these positions typically involve telemedicine consultations for established patients or second-opinion services rather than full-scope independent practice. On-site roles remain the standard for new physicians who are still building clinical experience.
Are these new grad rheumatologist jobs?
Yes. The entry level openings listed here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior rheumatologist roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of attending experience, counts fellowship training as qualifying experience, or explicitly mentions mentorship and practice-building support. Searching for roles that list fellowship completion as the minimum requirement is a reliable way to identify new grad-appropriate positions.
Which industries hire the most entry level rheumatologists?
Entry Level rheumatologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they face ongoing rheumatologist shortages relative to patient demand, giving newly trained physicians a strong foothold and, in many cases, a clear path toward partnership or leadership as they gain experience.