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State College, Pennsylvania

Rheumatology Physician

RheumatologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Geisinger Healthplex State College Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary: Position Overview: We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Rheumatologists to join our team.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with access to advanced medical technology and a large patient base. Job Duties: Job Description About Us: Join Geisinger, a community institution and national leader in healthcare.

With over a century of experience, Geisinger offers innovative care delivery models and a wide range of medical specialties. Our integrated healthcare system includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

We are committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people we serve. Community & Location -- State College, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, is home to Penn State University and was recently named America’s #1 Best Small College Town by USA Today.

The area offers: NCAA Division I athletics, concerts, festivals, and cultural events Excellent dining, arts, and nightlife Easy access to hiking, fishing, trails, and outdoor recreation Safe, family-friendly communities with excellent public and private schools Convenient travel via University Park Airport (5 miles from town) and access to Interstates 80 and 99 Geisinger Rheumatology boasts a flexible schedule with minimal call/consults as well as interaction with the system wide, Academic Rheumatology Department through fellow conference, journal club, and grand rounds via teleconference.

The ideal candidate will be a superb clinician who is patient-centric, dedicated to service and quality, and wishes to have a balanced lifestyle. The Rheumatology Department in State College includes 2 physicians and a nurse practitioner.

The department is based in our State College office (Patton Forest), but also performs outreach services to nearby Geisinger Groups including Lewistown, Philipsburg and Huntingdon.

Why Join Us? Integrated Care Models: Be part of a healthcare system that is nationally recognized for leading the future of health. Comprehensive Support: Work with a multidisciplinary team including diabetic educators, support staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Advanced Technology: Access to state-of-the-art medical equipment such as DXA and MSUS machines. Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a flexible work schedule with dedicated administrative hours. Professional Growth: Opportunities for teaching, research, clinical trials, and potential leadership roles.

Mentorship: Support available for new graduates to help you thrive in your career. Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with additional benefit options Responsibilities: Provide outpatient and inpatient care for patients with rheumatologic diseases.

Manage a diverse case mix including vasculitis, connective tissue diseases, osteoporosis, and metabolic bone disease. Conduct telehealth and in-person visits. Participate in teaching and research activities, including clinical trials.

Qualifications

Board Eligible (BE) and Board Certified (BC) within 4 years of starting employment. New graduates and seasoned providers are welcome. Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork. We are not accepting J1 visas at this time.

Compensation

Competitive salary, as well as excellent signing incentives Living in Pennsylvania: Experience the best of Pennsylvania with its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, arts and entertainment venues, educational institutions, and a lower cost of living.

Enjoy a high quality of life in a region known for its tight-knit communities and vibrant cultural experiences. Interested candidates should apply at jobs.geisinger.org and/or submit their CV and cover letter to cblair2@geisinger.edu.

Interviews will be conducted by the department chair, operations team, and current APPs and physicians within the practice.

Position Details: Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania Skills: Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and inpatient care for patients with rheumatologic diseases, including vasculitis and osteoporosis. Participate in teaching, research activities, and clinical trials while conducting both telehealth and in-person visits.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified within four years of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient Care

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$309k (367 salary observations; 2,504 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,776 salary observations; 56,848 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatology Physician at Geisinger a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,832 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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Annual compensation range

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$300k-$375k
#3

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$224k-$371k
#4

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$224k-$371k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 164 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in State College

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$387k
Typical market rent
$1,804/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.8
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · State College, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Geisinger

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible work schedule
Dedicated administrative hours
Healthcare benefits from day one
Vision and dental
CME
Signing incentives
Teaching and research opportunities