Rheumatologist - Riverside

RheumatologyNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is a physician-led partnership with strong values that support a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to medicine.

Provides our physicians with the resources and support systems needed to ensure every physician can focus on practicing medicine, connecting with one another, and providing the best possible care to their patients.

Additional Information

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Please note rates are subject to change and may be temporary due to operational needs. Please inquire with a recruiter for additional details.

About the Area

Riverside County encompasses an area known as the Inland Empire. It also includes the greater Palm Springs/Coachella resort area. Riverside features an extensive range of relatively affordable housing options, notable schools, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The county encapsulates a small-town feel with local attractions including seasonal fruit picking and local wineries.

Working Here

With its large geographical footprint, Riverside offers both the stability of the Permanente system and a high level of independence.

Physicians are offered incredible variety—they can work in an urban setting or in rural locations with a small-town feel; at the main medical center or a satellite office; at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains or in the desert.

Yet there are strong threads that run throughout our area: a culture of first-name collegiality, healthy work-life balance, and flexibility. A high level of respect from patients also helps unify the area and render the caregiving experience deeply gratifying.

With its exceptional growth rate—perhaps the highest in the region—the area is still evolving, with new talent and ideas arriving each week. This keeps keep the Riverside environment fresh, young, and exciting, with leadership opportunities being presented regularly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based rheumatological care to patients within the Southern California Permanente Medical Group system. Collaborate with colleagues in a collegial environment while maintaining a focus on clinical excellence and professional development.

Requirements

Candidates must be either Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology. Applicants must also pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careEvidence-based medicineClinical practiceMedical diagnosisTreatment planning

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Rheumatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Rheumatology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in rheumatologyranked against 162 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRheumatology median $322k (middle half $289k–$342k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Rheumatology listings in California32 active164 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Rheumatology pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (162 Rheumatology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist - Riverside at Southern California Permanente Medical Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Rheumatology — ranked against 162 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs · 5 employers
1
$297k
1
$357k
4
$365k-400k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Rheumatology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$420k
#2

Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America · Turlock, California

$300k-$375k
#3

Rheumatologist | Unity Health

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist | Reliant Medical Group

$224k-$371k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 162 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasadena, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Malpractice Coverage
CME Allowance
PTO
Flexible Scheduling

Living in Palm Desert

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$606k
Typical market rent
$2,749/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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