Part-Time or Full-Time Rheumatologist (Physician) - Private Practice
Listed compensation
$300k-$325k
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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
Key Skills
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.
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