Rheumatologist
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Job Description
Hughston Medical Group is currently seeking a Board Certified Rheumatologist to join our group of Specialty Professionals.
Hughston offers multiple surgical centers, rehabilitation centers, and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital. We have more than 75 board-certified, specialty-trained physicians, and have established a medical group to complement our current orthopedic practice. The new multi-specialty group, Hughston Medical Group, is in its initial stages and has already added clinics in Alabama and Columbus, Georgia.
Hughston Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice. We base our award-winning patient care on a platform of specialty-trained physicians and specialized healthcare professionals who work together on one common goal – our patients.
Hughston’s vertical integrated practice pairs outstanding facilities with state-of-the-art technology to create a strong infrastructure. Coupled with corporate support, our clinics are built to maximize efficiency, streamline cost, and provide affordable healthcare without sacrificing quality.
Explore the many reasons why joining our rapidly-growing organization could be the right choice for you.
Practice
Strong infrastructure and team for maximum efficiency
Corporate support
Existing referral sources
Excellent use of technology in all systems
Convenient locations to hospitals
Award-winning reputation for quality care and patient services
What Do We Offer?
Vertical Integrated Practice
Long History of Quality Patient Care
Comprehensive Insurance Package
401K Retirement Plan
Key Responsibilities
The Rheumatologist will provide high-quality patient care within a multi-specialty medical group. They will collaborate with other specialty-trained physicians and healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified Rheumatologists. The role requires a commitment to working within a vertically integrated practice environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Columbus
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $164k
- Typical market rent
- $1,308/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.3
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Columbus, GA-AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.