Rheumatologist Needed in New London County, CT | Weekday Practice & MSK Ultrasound
Compensation
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking a Rheumatologist who is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and BE/BC in Rheumatology for a full-time role in New London County, Connecticut.
Develop a Rheumatology practice with musculoskeletal diagnostic resources and academic opportunities.
Overview
- Specialty: Rheumatology
- Location: Montville Area, Connecticut
- Practice Setting: Rheumatology clinical practice
- Work Schedule: Full-time Monday–Friday.
- Support Staff / Resources: Rheumatology colleagues, APPs, referral network, and tertiary consultation
- New Grads/Practicing: Experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply.
What You Can Expect
- Use onsite Point-of-Care Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
- Collaborate with Rheumatologists and APPs and access tertiary specialty support.
- Teaching, faculty appointment, and research opportunities are available.
Ask Healthcare United about other physician opportunities in Eastern / Southeastern Connecticut, including Cognitive Neurology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Family Medicine.
Requirements
- MD; Board Certification in Internal Medicine required
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Rheumatology
- ACGME-accredited Rheumatology fellowship required
- Connecticut medical license or eligibility
- One to two years of experience preferred, not required
- Current CV required
Benefits
- Physician Leadership Development
- Provider Wellness Support
- Academic Appointment and Teaching Opportunities
- Research Opportunities
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) with Matching Contributions
- Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution and Flexible Spending Account options
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance and supplemental benefits
Key Responsibilities
The Rheumatologist will develop and manage a clinical practice in New London County, utilizing onsite musculoskeletal diagnostic resources. The role involves collaborating with APPs and other specialists while participating in academic, teaching, and research opportunities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,364 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $313k (middle half $290k–$330k)68 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Connecticut | 330 active | 22,581 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 21% offer loan repayment330 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Rheumatology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 73 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 52 postings, 32 closed |
| New Rheumatology listings | 52 in the last 30 days | 34 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist Needed in New London County, CT | Weekday Practice & MSK Ultrasound at Healthcare United a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,364 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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About Healthcare United
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Montville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $367k
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.