Rheumatology Physician-Full-Time Opening in San Diego, CA
Is $205k–250k competitive?
See how this position compares to Rheumatology market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group as a Rheumatology Physician-Full-Time Opening in San Diego, CA in United States. Full-Time Rheumatologist Opportunity San Diego, California-Rancho Bernardo Salary Range Approx: $205,000-$250,000+ Compensation is subject to the individual department/division compensation plans. More information is discussed during the recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities
- lead RN, triage RNs, LVNs and 1:1 Provider/MA ratio plus operations team Integrated EMR system allows for.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $205,000 to $250,000 annually.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group in United States.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Rheumatology Physician-Full-Time Opening in San Diego, CA position at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
This Rheumatology position at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Rheumatology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $290k, with the typical range spanning $220k to $380k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group lists compensation for this physician position at $205k to $250k annually.
This is approximately 22% below the national median for Rheumatology professionals, which is around $290k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($205k–$250k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Rheumatology, Joint Injections, EMR Utilization, Patient Care, Consultation, RN Support, Triage, Medical Group Operations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rheumatology role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will manage a patient load averaging 16-19 patients per full day, handling a mix of follow-ups and new consults, while performing in-office procedures such as joint injections. Responsibilities also include providing consultative privileges at Sharp Memorial Hospital and working within...
Benefits package: Paid Vacation, CME, Sick Time, CME Allowance, Shareholder Track, Paid Malpractice, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible, Money Purchase Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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