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Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Physician - Rheumatology

RheumatologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job Requirements

Spartanburg Medical Center (SMC) located in Spartanburg, SC is seeking to hire a FULL TIME BC/BE Rheumatologist to join a well-established practice. The Rheumatologist will be providing primary and consultative rheumatology care to a five-region area in Spartanburg, South Carolina. SMC is a Trauma Center, tertiary referral center and community teaching hospital for the Upstate of South Carolina.

  • Well-Established Referral Base from Primary Care Providers
  • Easy Access to Infusion Center
  • Mid-Level Provider Support
  • Call and limited inpatient consults
  • 30 Days of Time Off Per Year
  • PSLF Approved Institution

Teaching and Mentorship Opportunities Available

  • Exceptional Compensation Package Including: Generous Starting Salary with Additional Monies for Productivity & Engagement
  • $6,000 CME Allowance
  • Up to $100,000 in Recruitment Incentives
  • Attractive Retirement Options

Paid Malpractice to Include Tail Coverage

The Upstate of South Carolina is a lush, green area with hot summers and temperate winters. It is a hub of New Southern culture, with a blossoming art and food scene, and has attracted attention from travel writer’s worldwide as a top 10 destination for many things, including best relocation destination, best places to start a company, best downtowns, best girl’s getaway, best parks, and even best water!

Just an hour from the Blue Ridge Mountains and 3 hours from the ocean, housing is moderately priced, educational options abound, and residents still value old fashioned gentility and respect for others. Commuting is easy, and your recreational opportunities are endless. Come find out why everyone wants to live here, in the Upstate!

Contact Information: Alternate Contact

  • Kristin Baker, Sr. Physician Recruiter Taylor Eubanks, Physician Recruiter
  • Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
  • 101 East Wood Street 101 East Wood Street
  • Spartanburg, SC 29303 Spartanburg, SC 29303
  • Office: (864) 560-31 Office: (864) 560-6171
  • Email: kbaker@srhs.com Email: teubanks@srhs.com

Key Responsibilities

The Rheumatologist will provide primary and consultative rheumatology care to patients within a five-region area. They will also participate in teaching and mentorship opportunities at the community teaching hospital.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Rheumatology. The role requires the ability to work in a well-established practice and provide inpatient consults.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical careConsultative carePatient care

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

2
<$330k
1
$350k
3
$360k-390k
0
$390k-420k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
5
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Rheumatology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$420k
#2

Rheumatologist Buffalo NY

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Williamsville, New York

$375k
#3

Rheumatologist-Optum

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist

$260k-$360k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.6
Below most Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Spartanburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,376/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Spartanburg, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
Spartanburg, South Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

30 Days of Time Off Per Year
PSLF Approved Institution
Teaching and Mentorship Opportunities Available
Generous Starting Salary with Additional Monies for Productivity & Engagement
$6,000 CME Allowance
Up to $100,000 in Recruitment Incentives
Attractive Retirement Options
Paid Malpractice to Include Tail Coverage