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New Albany, Mississippi

Physician - Rheumatology: BMG Rheumatology New Albany - Booneville

RheumatologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Baptist Medical Group in New Albany & Booneville, MS seeking BE/BC Rheumatology Physician

This opportunity offers the support of an established multispecialty health system, strong patient demand, excellent work-life balance, and significant earning potential. Whether you are a new graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced physician looking to build a thriving practice, this position provides the resources and autonomy to be successful from day one.

Competitive Compensation Package with exceptional productivity potential

Sign on bonus and Quality bonus

Comprehensive benefits package and relocation allowance

Student Loan Assistance Available

  • This is an employed opportunity with Baptist Medical Group, one of the largest multi-specialty groups in the region that expands services across MS, TN, ARK with 1,500 plus providers

Facts about BMG Rheumatology – New Albany/Booneville, MS

  • Join an established rheumatology team consisting of:
  • 2 experienced Rheumatologists
  • 2 Rheumatology Nurse Practitioners
  • Dedicated clinical and operational support staff
  • Flexible schedule, strong referral network and immediate patient demand
  • Ability to build a full practice quickly
  • Established patient volumes with new patients often scheduled within two weeks
  • No hospital call, No after-hours patient call
  • On-site infusion center, imaging service, laboratory services
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Facts About the Community

  • Affordable cost of living
  • Family-friendly communities
  • Excellent schools
  • Vibrant local culture and recreation
  • Convenient access to Oxford, Tupelo, and the greater Mid-South region

For immediate consideration, please send CV to Tina Rhinehart, Physician Recruiter at Tina.Rhinehart@BMHCC.org [Tina.Rhinehart@BMHCC.org]. For more information, please call 901-227-5056.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert rheumatological care to patients within an established multispecialty health system. Collaborate with a team of rheumatologists and nurse practitioners to manage patient volumes and provide high-quality clinical services.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Rheumatology. The role is open to both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced physicians.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical supportPatient careMultidisciplinary collaborationInfusion therapyImaging services

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Rheumatology: BMG Rheumatology New Albany - Booneville at Baptist a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Rheumatology — ranked against 137 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

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<$330k
1
$350k
3
$360k-390k
0
$390k-420k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs

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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Rheumatology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$420k
#2

Rheumatologist Buffalo NY

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Williamsville, New York

$375k
#3

Rheumatologist-Optum

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist

$260k-$360k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in New Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Median resident rent
$973/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Baptist

Hospitals and Health Care
Memphis, Tennessee
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Quality bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation allowance
Student loan assistance
Flexible schedule
No hospital call
No after-hours patient call