Rheumatologist

RheumatologyIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Bonus Amount

TBD

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist to join our multidisciplinary team. The Rheumatologist will diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions, including arthritis, lupus, gout, and other connective tissue diseases. This role involves both outpatient and inpatient care, working collaboratively with primary care physicians and other specialists to provide comprehensive patient management.

Schedule –

Rheumatologist: M-F clinic. No call (OP Clinic).

Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, and spondyloarthropathies.

  • Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including joint aspiration and musculoskeletal ultrasounds.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
  • Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, and preventive care.

Collaborate with other specialists (e. g., orthopedists, nephrologists, dermatologists) as needed.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
  • May be involved in teaching residents or fellows, depending on the setting.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.
  • Valid and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
  • DEA license and credentials required for prescribing medications.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with EMR systems – Epic
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound training is a plus.
  • Academic or teaching experience (if applicable).

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Diagnosis And Management Of Rheumatic DiseasesTreatment PlanningPharmacologic TherapyPatient EducationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama 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 Rheumatologist at Riverview Regional Medical Center 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 158 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

1
$327k
4
$350k-375k
1
$375k
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 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 158 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Gadsden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$169k
Typical market rent
$859/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Gadsden, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Riverview Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Gadsden, Alabama
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Available