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 Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Optum, Inova Health, and OSF HealthCare hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary
The Rheumatologist evaluates and treats patients with rheumatic and autoimmune conditions, using clinical judgment to guide diagnosis, care planning, and follow-up. This role requires an MD or DO, appropriate specialty training and experience, and an active physician license through the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
Duties
- Assess patients’ symptoms, medical histories, and clinical findings.
- Diagnose and manage rheumatic and autoimmune conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
- Order and interpret relevant laboratory tests and imaging.
- Coordinate care with other clinicians when appropriate.
- Educate patients about diagnoses and treatment options.
- Your impact: Thoughtful, ongoing care helps patients manage symptoms and maintain daily function.
Qualifications
- MD or DO with an active physician license.
- Physician license through the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
- Appropriate specialty training in rheumatology.
- Relevant experience providing rheumatology care.
- Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills.
- Clear communication with patients and care teams.
- Ability to explain treatment plans in accessible language.
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
The Rheumatologist evaluates and treats patients with rheumatic and autoimmune conditions, using clinical judgment to guide diagnosis, care planning, and follow-up. This role requires an MD or DO, appropriate specialty training and experience, and an active physician license through the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
Duties
- Assess patients’ symptoms, medical histories, and clinical findings.
- Diagnose and manage rheumatic and autoimmune conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
- Order and interpret relevant laboratory tests and imaging.
- Coordinate care with other clinicians when appropriate.
- Educate patients about diagnoses and treatment options.
- Your impact: Thoughtful, ongoing care helps patients manage symptoms and maintain daily function.
Qualifications
- MD or DO with an active physician license.
- Physician license through the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
- Appropriate specialty training in rheumatology.
- Relevant experience providing rheumatology care.
- Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills.
- Clear communication with patients and care teams.
- Ability to explain treatment plans in accessible language.
Work Location: In person
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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 Optum, Inova Health, and OSF HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 7% of entry level rheumatologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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 Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.