Rheumatologist Jobs in New York
Rheumatologist jobs in New York represent one of the most active specialty physician markets in the country, concentrated in academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and multispecialty group practices, with openings from early-career rheumatologists through department chiefs and section heads. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where institutions like NYU Langone Health, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Northwell Health maintain established rheumatology divisions. Demand is strongest in inflammatory arthritis management, autoimmune disease, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Provide comprehensive rheumatologic care, including patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, referrals, and longitudinal follow-up.
- Educate, supervise, and mentor trainees and collaborate with advanced practice providers.
- The division includes active lupus clinics, joint pain clinics with ultrasound evaluation, arthritis clinics, and inpatient consultative coverage.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, departmental meetings, and faculty development activities.
- Support initiatives to improve patient access, clinical workflow, quality of care, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to the development and revision of clinical programs, policies, and care protocols.
- Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities, with an expectation of participating in 1–2 research projects annually.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine.
- Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.
- Active New York State medical license.
- Ability to speak Spanish preferred, but not required.
- Ultrasound training preferred, but not required.
Per Diem Rate:
- Permanent sessional rate $106.77* per hour
- Enhanced sessional rate: $225.00* per hour
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.
- Hourly Rate Disclosure:
The hourly rates listed for this position comply with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The hourly rates apply specifically to the position being advertised.
- Provide comprehensive rheumatologic care, including patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, referrals, and longitudinal follow-up.
- Educate, supervise, and mentor trainees and collaborate with advanced practice providers.
- The division includes active lupus clinics, joint pain clinics with ultrasound evaluation, arthritis clinics, and inpatient consultative coverage.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, departmental meetings, and faculty development activities.
- Support initiatives to improve patient access, clinical workflow, quality of care, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to the development and revision of clinical programs, policies, and care protocols.
- Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities, with an expectation of participating in 1–2 research projects annually.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine.
- Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.
- Active New York State medical license.
- Ability to speak Spanish preferred, but not required.
- Ultrasound training preferred, but not required.
Per Diem Rate:
- Permanent sessional rate $106.77* per hour
- Enhanced sessional rate: $225.00* per hour
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.
- Hourly Rate Disclosure:
The hourly rates listed for this position comply with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The hourly rates apply specifically to the position being advertised.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in rheumatologist jobs across New York.
- Active New York State physician license issued by the New York State Department of Health
- Board certification or active board eligibility in rheumatology from the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited rheumatology fellowship following internal medicine residency
- DEA registration and New York Controlled Substance License for prescribing authority
- Experience with biologic therapies, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and joint injection procedures
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, commonly used across New York health systems
Rheumatologist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a rheumatologist in New York?
Becoming a rheumatologist in New York requires completing medical school, an internal medicine residency, and a rheumatology fellowship, then obtaining a New York State physician license through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. You must pass USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 and meet the state's postgraduate training requirements before licensure. Most New York employers also expect board certification or active eligibility through the American Board of Internal Medicine's rheumatology subspecialty exam.
How much do rheumatologists make in New York?
Rheumatologists in New York earn a median of about $242,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,250 for the lowest 10% to over $414,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire rheumatologists in New York?
Employers hiring rheumatologists in New York right now include Optum, PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK, and Essen Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's dense concentration of academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and private multispecialty groups means openings appear across a wide range of practice environments, from research-intensive institutions to community-based outpatient clinics.
Which New York cities have the most rheumatologist jobs?
The cities with the most rheumatologist openings in New York are Bronx, Rochester, and Vestal. New York City drives the bulk of demand given the volume of academic medical centers, hospital systems, and specialty group practices concentrated in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the surrounding boroughs, while other metro areas reflect the presence of regional health systems and university-affiliated programs that anchor rheumatology services outside the city.
Are there remote rheumatologist jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Rheumatology is a hands-on specialty that depends heavily on physical examination, joint injections, and in-person assessment of complex autoimmune conditions, so most roles require regular on-site presence. About 25% of rheumatologist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth follow-up visits, care coordination, or patient monitoring rather than full independent clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a rheumatologist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a position through a fellowship-to-hire pipeline at a New York academic medical center, where institutions like NYU Langone Health, Northwell Health, and NewYork-Presbyterian regularly convert fellows into attending or junior faculty roles. Early-career candidates should target associate or staff rheumatologist postings, locum tenens assignments through hospital systems, or outpatient clinic roles in federally qualified health centers across the state. Holding an active New York physician license and board eligibility before applying significantly strengthens any early-career candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to rheumatologist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to rheumatologist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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