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New York, New York · Remote OK

Rheumatologist

RheumatologyPart-Time

Listed compensation

$24k-$48k

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

We are a growing rheumatology telehealth startup focused on delivering accessible, high-quality specialty care to patients across New York. We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist to join us as a Medical Director / Collaborating Physician in a flexible, part-time capacity.

This role is ideal for a physician who is interested in helping shape and guide a new practice without the demands of a full-time position. The position is primarily collaborative and strategic, with light ongoing involvement and some initial time commitment to help build and establish the practice.

Role Overview

The Medical Director will partner with our leadership team to support the clinical vision, quality, and growth of the practice. This is not a full-time clinical role. The physician will serve in an advisory and oversight capacity, with responsibilities centered around collaboration, clinical guidance, and helping set the foundation for a high-quality telehealth rheumatology service.

  • Ideal Candidate
  • Board-certified in Rheumatology
  • Licensed in New York and able to practice in the state
  • Ideally has an established professional corporation (PC) or similar entity
  • Interested in a flexible, part-time partnership opportunity
  • Comfortable contributing to a startup environment
  • Strong communicator with an interest in innovation and access to care

Compensation

  • Monthly stipend provided in the range of $2,000-$4,000 monthly
  • Compensation to be discussed based on scope, experience, and time commitment
  • Opportunity for a long-term collaborative relationship as the practice grows

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will partner with the leadership team to support the clinical vision, quality, and growth of the telehealth practice. Responsibilities include providing clinical guidance, oversight, and setting the foundation for high-quality specialty care.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology and hold a valid medical license in New York. The role requires a professional who is comfortable in a startup environment and interested in a flexible, collaborative partnership.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipStrategic PlanningMedical OversightCommunication

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

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.

What does the Rheumatology market look like in New York?
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Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in rheumatologyranked against 161 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$24k–$48kRheumatology median $310k (middle half $288k–$327k)75 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS physician listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (161 Rheumatology listings), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist at Medlead Careers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Rheumatology — ranked against 161 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 161 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Part-Time
Long-Term Collaborative Relationship