Telehealth PRN Rheumatologist - CO, MO
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Job Description
Telehealth Rheumatologist — Tele-Rheumatology
About the Opportunity
MindCare Solutions is seeking a board-certified Rheumatologist to join our growing Tele-Rheumatology service line, supporting Acute Care hospital partners. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a new specialty service from the ground up, bringing timely rheumatologic expertise to hospitals facing significant specialist shortages nationwide.
- Licensure: MO, CO
- Schedule: PRN
- Compensation: negotiable
Why This Role Matters
The American College of Rheumatology projects a 31% decline in practicing rheumatologists by 2030, against a 138% increase in demand. Hospitals are struggling to provide timely specialist care for complex inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. MindCare's Tele-Rheumatology program bridges that gap, connecting hospital care teams with board-certified rheumatologists on demand, 24/7, through our telehealth platform and Care Navigation Hub.
- Scope of Practice
- Tele-Rheumatology services, on demand, 24/7/365
- Inflammatory arthritis evaluation and management
- Autoimmune and connective tissue disease workup
- Biologic therapy initiation and monitoring
- Inpatient flare management and discharge planning
- Inpatient, ED, and outpatient access across Acute Care facilities
- The specific case mix will vary by facility; the ideal candidate is comfortable managing a broad range of inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatologic conditions across inpatient settings.
- Consultation Model
- Live video for complex or urgent presentations
- Asynchronous review of labs, imaging, and notes for routine consults
Recommendations Documented Directly in the Facility's EMR
Routine consult turnaround within defined service levels, with urgent escalation pathways for acute flares and time-sensitive presentations
Qualifications
- Board-certified in Rheumatology (ABIM or equivalent)
- Active, unrestricted medical license(s); willingness to obtain additional state licensure as needed
- Experience managing inpatient and outpatient rheumatologic conditions
- Comfortable practicing in a telehealth/virtual care model
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with hospital-based care teams
- What MindCare Offers
- Opportunity to be part of a new, growing specialty service line from the ground up
- Flexible, remote telehealth practice model
- Support from MindCare's 24/7 Care Navigation Hub for consult coordination and escalation management
- Competitive per-encounter and/or hourly compensation models
- Credentialing and licensure support
Key Responsibilities
Provide on-demand, 24/7 telehealth rheumatology consultations for acute care hospital partners. Manage complex inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, including biologic therapy initiation and inpatient flare management.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
MindCare Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 37 active listings.
Rheumatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Nationally, Rheumatology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $290k, with the typical range spanning $220k to $380k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Telehealth PRN Rheumatologist - CO, MO at MindCare Solutions a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Rheumatology — ranked against 146 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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