Rheumatologist | Department of Internal Medicine | M67866
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Rheumatologist – Academic Medicine in United States. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide teaching service to learners, including medical students, interns and residents;
- Use contemporary adult learning methods to promote evidence
- based practice
- Demonstrate effective teaching skills and continually develop as a teacher for learners at all levels
Requirements
- Demonstrated both scholarly and clinical abilities through patient care, teaching and clinical research
- Board certified in Rheumatology and in Internal Medicine
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Rheumatologist – Academic Medicine.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist | Department of Internal Medicine | M67866 at Virginia Commonwealth University a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Rheumatology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
This Rheumatology position at Virginia Commonwealth University 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Richmond, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Teaching, Clinical Care, Patient Care, Clinical Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Medical Students Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rheumatology role.
Core responsibilities: This clinician faculty position involves actively teaching and training Rheumatology fellows and providing educational service to medical students, interns, and residents using contemporary adult learning methods. The role also requires providing exemplary clinical care in Rheumatology across outpat...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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