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Lake Success, New York

Rheumatologist | Lake Success, NY

RheumatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$224k-$371k

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Job Description

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Rheumatologist to join our team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

  • Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base
  • Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems

Full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care, including a dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider

Responsibilities

Consults, follow-up appointments and in office procedures

Manage and treat patients with chronic Rheumatic diseases (musculoskeletal / systemic autoimmune conditions) in outpatient setting

Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and perform specialized tests to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disease

Order and interpret appropriate tests and consults

What Makes an Optum Career Different

  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
  • We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients

We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential and bonus eligibility

  • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
  • Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)

APC Partnership Opportunities and Incentives

Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage

Robust Clinician Learning and Development Programs

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.

You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted licensure in the state of New York or has New York application in process
  • Board Certification or board eligibility in Rheumatology
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $224,000 - $371,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted medical license in New York and be Board Certified or board eligible in Rheumatology. An active and unrestricted DEA license is also required to perform the duties of the role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal disease diagnosisSystemic autoimmune condition managementPatient consultationClinical proceduresTest interpretationChronic disease managementOutpatient careMultispecialty collaborationMedical documentation

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 ~$298k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $276k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 1,738 active listings.

What does the Rheumatology market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$224k–$371kRheumatology median $313k (middle half $289k–$329k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$276k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Rheumatology listings in New York12 active161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York physician listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $96k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Rheumatology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 73 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 52 postings, 32 closed
New Rheumatology listings44 in the last 30 days43 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index1,738 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 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
3
<$310k
1
$312k
0
$335k-360k
2
$360k-385k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs
0
1-2
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3-4
0
5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America · Livingston, California

$300k-$375k
#2

Rheumatologist | Unity Health

UnitedHealth Group · Hudson, Ohio

$224k-$371k
#3

Seeking Rheumatologist for busy Multi-Specialty clinic in Riverside CA

$150+/hr
#4

Rheumatologist

$280k-$300k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 159 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
STD/LTD
CME
Malpractice Coverage
401k with employer contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
APC Partnership opportunities

Living in Lake Success

Median resident rent
$3,501/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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