No salary listed — similar Rheumatologist roles pay ~$315k (median of 50 jobs)

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Ascension
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Rheumatologist

RheumatologyFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Employed rheumatology with strong referral base. Sign-on bonus, $5K CME, relocation. Tulsa, OK.

Join Ascension as a Rheumatologist – Sign-On Bonus, CME in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Visa sponsorship available.
  • Competitive 2 year guarantee, then transition to RVU Corridor Compensation Plan
  • Commencement Bonus
  • $5,000 annual CME allowance plus paid licensure, DEA, and OBNDD fees
  • 100% Employer Paid Malpractice with Tail
  • Residency Stipend for Qualified Candidates
  • Relocation Assistance for Qualified Candidates
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Employer-matched 403(b)
  • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Ascension as a Rheumatologist – Sign-On Bonus, CME.

Key Responsibilities

Lead patient care within the assigned area by applying advanced diagnostic and treatment skills to improve health outcomes. Advocate for clinical excellence by identifying and implementing strategies that enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree and possess current licensure from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

RheumatologyPatient careDiagnostic skillsTreatment planningClinical excellenceMultidisciplinary careLeadershipMedical documentationQuality improvementCost-effectiveness

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 4,200 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $52 per wRVU — implying roughly $218k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Rheumatologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Relocation assistance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
PSLF eligible
25%

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive 2 year guarantee, then transition to RVU Corridor Compensation Plan
Commencement Bonus
$5,000 annual CME allowance plus paid licensure, DEA, and OBNDD fees
100% Employer Paid Malpractice with Tail
Residency Stipend for Qualified Candidates
Relocation Assistance for Qualified Candidates
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)