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Hudson, Ohio

Rheumatologist | Unity Health

RheumatologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$224k-$371k

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Job Description

Unity Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our team in Hudson, OH. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us in improving healthcare through the power of people and intelligent technologies while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

  • Outpatient Rheumatology practice with On-Site Infusion Suite
  • Large referring base with backing through the Optum Centers of Excellence network
  • Full-Time (1.0 FTE) working 5 days per week (40 hours)
  • Practice would consist of 3-4 people (Physicians and Advanced Practitioners)
  • Services include, but are not limited to Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoporosis, Connective tissue disease, Gout, Lupus, and Vasculitis.
  • Team-based approach to best patient outcomes through value-based care
  • Dedicated and skilled ancillary support staff
  • Competitive compensation with Comprehensive Benefits options
  • Guaranteed Salary with a supportive Onboarding plan
  • Company provided malpractice insurance
  • Generous CME, PTO, and paid-off Holidays
  • Growth, Leadership, and Teaching opportunities when timing aligns

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Competitive Compensation with Full-Time Benefits options (to be selected annually)
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan), Optum Credit Union, Partnership Track, etc.
  • 401K: Robust Retirement Package (including employer funded contributions)
  • Dedicated CME time and allowance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO) based on FTE
  • Holiday time-off including a personal day of your choice
  • Bonus eligibility upfront and throughout your career
  • Committee involvement, Growth, Leadership, and Teaching opportunities

Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision coverage; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability as well as Flex-Spending and Health-Savings. Many optional Benefits and Discounts.

What Makes an Optum Organization Different?

  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
  • We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients

We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Careers at Unity Health Network, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. Unity Health Network is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio.

Our infrastructure enables us to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery.

Our team is growing, and we are looking for more health care professionals who want to be part of an organization that is driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services.

In return, we will provide you with competitive opportunities that are driven to change the future of health care delivery and your career. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

Fellowship Trained - Board Certified

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $224,000 - $371,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Rheumatologist will provide outpatient care for patients with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis within a team-based, value-based care model. Responsibilities include managing an on-site infusion suite and collaborating with primary care providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree and be fellowship-trained and board-certified in Rheumatology. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to work effectively within a large, clinician-led network.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationInfusion TherapyDiagnosisTreatment PlanningRheumatoid Arthritis ManagementOsteoporosis ManagementLupus ManagementVasculitis ManagementConnective Tissue Disease ManagementGout ManagementTeam-based CareClinical Leadership

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$298k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $321k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,418 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist | Unity Health at UnitedHealth Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Rheumatology — ranked against 151 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

1
$327k
3
$350k-375k
0
$375k-400k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

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#2

Rheumatologist | Reliant Medical Group

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$224k-$371k
#3

Rheumatologist - Lake Success, NY

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist

$224k-$357k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Hudson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$429k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,668/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Akron, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits
Guaranteed Salary
Malpractice Insurance
CME Allowance
PTO
Paid Holidays
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)