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Brockton, Massachusetts

Rheumatologist - Physician

RheumatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$255k-$300k

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Job Description

  • Rheumatologist
  • Department of Medicine
  • Boston Medical Center South
  • Boston Medical Center Health System

Position Overview

Boston Medical Center South, a member of the Boston Medical Center Health System, is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join our growing Department of Medicine. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative physician with excellent clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and a passion for serving a diverse community.

This is an outstanding opportunity to build and expand rheumatology services within a well-established multispecialty network serving Brockton and the surrounding South Shore region. The rheumatologist will work closely with primary care providers and specialists across the health system, including orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and physical and occupational therapy.

The position offers the opportunity to practice in a supportive environment with strong ties to the Division of Rheumatology at Boston Medical Center’s academic medical center in Boston, providing access to subspecialty expertise, teaching opportunities, and research collaboration as desired.

Faculty appointment opportunities through Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine may be available based on qualifications and academic interests.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions.
  • Provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatology care in Brockton and surrounding communities.
  • Collaborate with primary care physicians and specialty providers to coordinate patient care.
  • Partner with pharmacists and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to optimize medication management, monitor treatment response, and support patient adherence.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical program development, and care pathway optimization.
  • Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and advanced practice providers as desired.

Contribute to the continued growth and development of rheumatology services within the Boston Medical Center Health System.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree required.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology.
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
  • Strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.

About Boston Medical Center South

Boston Medical Center South is a community-focused acute care hospital located in Brockton, Massachusetts, approximately 25 miles south of Boston. As part of the Boston Medical Center Health System, BMC South provides comprehensive medical and surgical services to communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.

The hospital is the region's only designated Level III Trauma Center and serves more than 60,000 emergency department visits annually. Physicians benefit from the resources, academic affiliations, and mission-driven culture of Boston Medical Center while practicing in a community setting where they can make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • CME allowance.
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided.
  • Access to system-wide academic, teaching, leadership, and professional development opportunities.

Compensation range: $255,004 - $300,000

The base salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to clinical FTE, qualifications, experience, education, board certifications, specialty, training, and scope of practice.

The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Any eligible incentive compensation is not included in the above compensation range and will be discussed during the interview process.

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Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisAutoimmune Disease ManagementOutpatient CareCare CoordinationTreatment MonitoringPatient Adherence SupportInterdisciplinary CollaborationMentoring

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$278k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $262k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts 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).

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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Annual compensation range

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#3

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$224k-$371k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Below most Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 163 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Brockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$508k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,341/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Generous Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Academic and Teaching Opportunities