Rheumatologist - Antelope Valley - Part-time 0.5 FTE
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Job Description
Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package
The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best – provide their patients with exceptional care.
- Medical/dental/vision coverage
- Supplemental medical coverage
- Special dependent coverage
- Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
- Retirement and savings plans
- Relocation package
- Professional liability coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Partnership of SCPMG
- Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG
- Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
- Increased benefits (e. g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)
- Voting rights on organizational decisions
Additional Information
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Location: Antelope Valley Medical Office 615 West Ave L. Lancaster, CA 93534
Scope of practice: Limited to Rheumatology ambulatory and hospital coverage with the expectation to do joint injections and provide supervision to infusion services
Anticipated start date: July 2027
Preferred Qualifications
Musculoskeletal ultrasound certification in Rheumatology
About the Area
The Antelope Valley is northeast of Los Angeles, at the western tip of the Mojave Desert between the Tehachapi, Sierra Pelona, and San Gabriel Mountains. The Antelope Valley offers good schools, relatively affordable housing, and easy access to nature – without the Los Angeles traffic. Our Lancaster and Palmdale facilities are an easy commute from the Santa Clarita Valley or other parts of Los Angeles.
Working Here
Antelope Valley’s physicians flourish within a close-knit, family culture that encourages individual leadership and creative problem-solving.
Our physicians—many with young families—enjoy flexible scheduling arrangements and a variety of social activities and community involvement opportunities that fit their lifestyles.
We place a high priority on creating a fulfilling and rewarding work-life balance, balancing autonomy and independence with the stability of the Permanente system.
Physicians are encouraged to develop a career path that works for their individual goals and interests, while meeting the needs of a welcoming and grateful patient population.
Equal Employment Opportunity
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Key Responsibilities
Provide rheumatology care in both ambulatory and hospital settings, including performing joint injections. Supervise infusion services and contribute to the clinical team in the Antelope Valley area.
Requirements
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology. Musculoskeletal ultrasound certification in Rheumatology is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Rheumatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist - Antelope Valley - Part-time 0.5 FTE at Southern California Permanente Medical Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Rheumatology — ranked against 149 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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