Rheumatologist

RheumatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$265k-$275k

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Job Description

  • Rheumatologist - Bronx, NY (#3333)
  • Location: Bronx, NY
  • Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
  • Hourly/Salary Range: $265,000 - $275,000 / year

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Rheumatologist to join a healthcare team at a multi-specialty practice in Bronx, NY. This role involves providing specialized rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease care to patients in a long-term care setting.

Why Join Us?

Work Schedule

  • Flexible schedules available; stable employment in a supportive setting.
  • Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.

Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive rheumatology consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
  • Manage chronic rheumatic conditions for a geriatric/long-term care population.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
  • Adhere to best practices and clinical guidelines in rheumatology.
  • Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives.

Qualifications

  • Education: Medical Degree (MD/DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Active New York State Medical License.

Experience

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology. Experience in a nursing home or long-term care setting is a plus.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in diagnosing and managing rheumatic and autoimmune conditions.
  • Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, empathy, and a patient-centered approach.
  • Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive annual salary of $265,000 - $275,000 / yr

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Salary may reflect bonuses and incentives
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Malpractice Insurance Coverage
  • Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with a Local College
  • Visa Sponsorship Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical DiagnosisGeriatric CareMusculoskeletal Disease ManagementAutoimmune Condition ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient-centered Care

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$270k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $250k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

GreenLife Healthcare Staffing holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 301 active listings.

What does the Rheumatology market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$265k–$275kRheumatology median $314k (middle half $297k–$330k)68 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$250k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Rheumatology listings in New York11 active163 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNew York Physician listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Rheumatology pay trend+16.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
GreenLife Healthcare Staffingsilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index301 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
1
$297k
0
$315k-335k
0
$335k-355k
4
$355k-375k
1
$375k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America · Livingston, California

$300k-$375k
#2

Rheumatologist | Unity Health

UnitedHealth Group · Hudson, Ohio

$224k-$371k
#3

Rheumatologist | Reliant Medical Group

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist - Lake Success, NY

$224k-$371k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Rheumatology listings

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

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About GreenLife Healthcare Staffing

Staffing and Recruiting
New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Plan
Commuter Benefits Program
Malpractice Insurance Coverage

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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