Rheumatologist - Medical Director (One Health)
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Job Description
This role is primarily clinical with leadership and strategic responsibilities making up the rest. You’ll lead the development of our Rheumatology service line while delivering exceptional outpatient care.
- Diagnose and manage a full range of rheumatic diseases (RA, SLE, PsA, gout, vasculitis, etc.)
- Perform in-office ultrasound-guided joint injections and aspirations
- Oversee an on-site biologic and IV infusion suite, supported by experienced RNs
- Participate in tele-rheumatology programs serving rural affiliates
- Provide call coverage (phone consults only; no inpatient responsibilities)
- Serve as Medical Director for Rheumatology across our multispecialty network
- Partner with primary care leaders to build integrated care pathways and co-management protocols
- Lead quarterly QI projects focused on access, adherence, and clinical outcomes
Mentor APPs and Residents
Contribute to physician recruitment, service line strategy, and long-term growth planning.
Requirements
- MD or DO with completed Rheumatology fellowship; board-certified or board-eligible
- Unrestricted (or immediately eligible) Michigan medical license
- At least 1 year of post-fellowship experience preferred
- Interest in value-based care, care coordination, or population health
- Collaborative, patient-centered mindset aligned with our mission
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead the Rheumatology service line, providing clinical care while overseeing strategic growth and quality improvement projects. Responsibilities include managing rheumatic diseases, supervising infusion suites, and partnering with primary care leaders to develop integrated care pathways.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Rheumatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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