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Palm Harbor, Florida

Part-Time or Full-Time Rheumatologist (Physician) - Private Practice

Rheumatology 9.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$325k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day weekWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Open Position

Physician - Rheumatologist

Schedule

  • Flexible Options Available
  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time
  • Part-Time to Full-Time
  • No Weekends
  • No Evenings
  • No Holidays

Office Hours

  • Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • Friday, closed
  • Saturday / Sunday, closed
  • Holidays, closed

Full-Time Compensation

  • 4-Day Work Week (32 Hours)
  • $300,000 to $325,000 Total Annual Income
  • $220,000 to $250,000 Base Salary, dependent upon experience
  • Quarterly Production Bonuses
  • $10,000 to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • 20 Days Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Stipend
  • Annual CME Allowance
  • License / DEA Fees Reimbursed
  • Package Details Negotiable

LOCATION: Palm Harbor, Florida

Company Profile

This physician-owned-and-operated private practice has been providing rheumatology services to patients in the Palm Harbor area for nearly 50 years. Their in-house services include, but are not limited to, infusions, ultrasound-guided injections, PRP therapy, convenient telemedicine appointments, and physical therapy.

They currently boast a staff of two (2) rheumatologists, one (1) internal medicine physician, and one (1) endocrinologist. They are seeking a new rheumatologist to join them due to an upcoming retirement.

As such, the new physician will inherit an established patient panel and be provided a transition period alongside the retiring physician.

Position Description

This position is an outpatient rheumatology role in a private practice, working to diagnose, manage, and treat autoimmune disorders and musculoskeletal conditions affecting joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. The practice also employs an internal medicine physician and an endocrinologist.

Specific duties of the rheumatologist role include, but are not limited to:

  • review patient histories and perform physical examinations
  • consult with patients to determine appropriate courses of treatment
  • provide appropriate treatments and patient care plans
  • examine and diagnose disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system
  • examine and diagnose disorders and diseases of the immune system
  • recommend and order tests to determine extent of illnesses and help diagnose conditions
  • diagnose and treat rheumatic disorders of the skeletal system, muscles, and joints
  • obtain lab reports and prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs / other medications
  • suggest OT or PT to patients suffering from arthritis and other types of joint disorders
  • provide relationship-centered care, taking into account psychosocial and physical needs
  • communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care

An average of 15 to 20 patients per day are seen. All visits are prepped and supported by dedicated clinical assistants.

The office uses the Practice Fusion EHR.

Requirements

  • Florida medical license
  • DEA
  • Board Certification or Eligibility, Rheumatology
  • 2+ years practice experience preferred, not required
  • current fellows are welcome to apply

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at jenn@chsrecruiting.com or call (773) 998-1272.

Please visit chsrecruiting.com for a full list of openings at CHS Recruiting.

Key Responsibilities

This outpatient rheumatology position involves diagnosing, managing, and treating autoimmune disorders and musculoskeletal conditions, including reviewing patient histories, performing physical exams, and developing treatment plans. The role requires diagnosing disorders of the immune and musculoskeletal systems, ordering tests, prescribing medication, and providing relationship-centered care, seeing an average of 15 to 20 prepped patients daily.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

DiagnosisPatient ConsultationLab Report ReviewEHR Management

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$313k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $302k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

CHS Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 78 active listings.

Rheumatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time or Full-Time Rheumatologist (Physician) - Private Practice at CHS Recruiting a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Rheumatology — ranked against 158 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$313k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

1
$327k
4
$350k-375k
1
$375k
1
$420k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Rheumatology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$420k
#2

Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America · Turlock, California

$300k-$375k
#3

Rheumatologist | Unity Health

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist | Reliant Medical Group

$224k-$371k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 9.3
Among the best 10% of Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 158 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Palm Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$457k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,952/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Quarterly production bonuses
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Malpractice insurance
20 days PTO
Paid holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance stipend
Annual CME allowance