Rheumatologist Jobs in Missouri
Rheumatologist jobs in Missouri are concentrated in academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and outpatient specialty clinics, with demand ranging from early-career physicians to experienced subspecialists in inflammatory disease and musculoskeletal medicine. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia anchor most of the hiring activity, where established systems like BJC HealthCare, University of Missouri Health Care, and Saint Luke's Health System maintain active rheumatology practices. Autoimmune disease management, osteoporosis care, and pediatric rheumatology are among the most consistently sought subspecialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Physician
- Rheumatology
- Regular
- Full-time
- Mercy Hospital St Louis
- JR270115
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy Rheumatology is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our established outpatient practice on the campus of Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
You'll step into an integrated system with a strong primary care referral network, comprehensive specialty resources and the opportunity to care for patients across a broad spectrum of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.
Why Join Mercy?
- Primarily outpatient rheumatology practice with limited inpatient responsibility
- Established practice with a strong referral base from Mercy Clinic primary care physicians
- APP support within the practice
- Opportunity to perform in-office procedures
- Convenient access to an on-site infusion center
- Broad clinical exposure with the opportunity to care for both common and complex rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions
- Flexible schedule with no weekends
- Full diagnostic and specialty services available for complex patients
- System-wide Epic EMR
- Competitive income guarantee followed by productivity-based compensation
- Comprehensive day-one medical, dental and vision benefits
- CME support
- Retirement plans with employer contribution and matching options
- Relocation assistance and professional liability coverage
- PSLF-qualifying not-for-profit health system
- H-1B sponsorship available
The practice is located on the Mercy Hospital St. Louis campus and treats a comprehensive range of rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, vasculitis and other systemic rheumatic diseases.
Come build your practice with Mercy in St. Louis and enjoy the support of an established health system without sacrificing work-life balance.
Your life is our life’s work
At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.
For more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI.Telephone: 314-364-3568 | Email: megan.zielinski@mercy.net
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Physician
- Rheumatology
- Regular
- Full-time
- Mercy Hospital St Louis
- JR270115
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy Rheumatology is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our established outpatient practice on the campus of Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
You'll step into an integrated system with a strong primary care referral network, comprehensive specialty resources and the opportunity to care for patients across a broad spectrum of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.
Why Join Mercy?
- Primarily outpatient rheumatology practice with limited inpatient responsibility
- Established practice with a strong referral base from Mercy Clinic primary care physicians
- APP support within the practice
- Opportunity to perform in-office procedures
- Convenient access to an on-site infusion center
- Broad clinical exposure with the opportunity to care for both common and complex rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions
- Flexible schedule with no weekends
- Full diagnostic and specialty services available for complex patients
- System-wide Epic EMR
- Competitive income guarantee followed by productivity-based compensation
- Comprehensive day-one medical, dental and vision benefits
- CME support
- Retirement plans with employer contribution and matching options
- Relocation assistance and professional liability coverage
- PSLF-qualifying not-for-profit health system
- H-1B sponsorship available
The practice is located on the Mercy Hospital St. Louis campus and treats a comprehensive range of rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, vasculitis and other systemic rheumatic diseases.
Come build your practice with Mercy in St. Louis and enjoy the support of an established health system without sacrificing work-life balance.
Your life is our life’s work
At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.
For more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI.Telephone: 314-364-3568 | Email: megan.zielinski@mercy.net
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in rheumatologist jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri medical license issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
- Board certification or active candidacy in rheumatology through the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Completion of an accredited rheumatology fellowship following internal medicine residency training
- Current DEA registration allowing controlled substance prescribing in Missouri
- Experience managing autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis
- Proficiency with musculoskeletal ultrasound and joint injection procedures in a clinical setting
Rheumatologist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a rheumatologist in Missouri?
To practice as a rheumatologist in Missouri, you must earn a medical degree, complete an internal medicine residency, and finish a rheumatology fellowship accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. You then apply for a Missouri medical license through the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts and obtain board certification in rheumatology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. Most Missouri employers also require a current DEA registration before you begin seeing patients.
How much do rheumatologists make in Missouri?
Rheumatologists in Missouri earn a median of about $227,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,070 for the lowest 10% to over $435,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire rheumatologists in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring rheumatologists in Missouri include SSM Health, The University of Kansas Health System, and Mercy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers tend to drive the most consistent rheumatology openings, particularly in St. Louis and Kansas City.
Which Missouri cities have the most rheumatologist jobs?
St. Louis, Fenton, and Bolivar are the Missouri cities with the most rheumatologist openings, reflecting the concentration of major academic medical centers and integrated health systems in the St. Louis and Kansas City metros, while Columbia's openings are largely driven by University of Missouri Health Care and the surrounding regional referral network.
How can I get hired as a rheumatologist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly from fellowship into a new-graduate or first-year attending role, which large Missouri systems including BJC HealthCare and University of Missouri Health Care routinely fill through structured onboarding programs designed for physicians without post-training practice history. Hospitalist or general internal medicine positions at Missouri academic centers can also serve as a bridge while you build subspecialty volume. A Missouri medical license in hand and documented fellowship procedural competency, particularly in musculoskeletal ultrasound, give early-career candidates a clear edge in competitive markets like St. Louis.
Where can I find and apply to rheumatologist jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to rheumatologist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your subspecialty, preferred city, and practice setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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