Rheumatologist
Listed compensation
$280k-$300k
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Job Description
Position Overview
United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.
UHS Rheumatology is committed to delivering the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience. We are seeking a Rheumatologist to join an established team consisting of two Rheumatologists and two Nurse Practitioners. This practice has a regional referral base as well as a large, established primary care team within our system to support our specialists.
We are prepared to offer a competitive starting salary of $280,000 to $300,000 with excellent benefits, sign on bonus, moving expenses, malpractice insurance and a vast array of employment benefits including a robust retirement plan.
Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services Hospitals employs more than 6,000 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services Hospitals trains over 75 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.
As a community-based system, the values that guide decision-making and behavior should reflect the culture of its communities and what they expect from their health care system. These values place special demands on all who are part of United Health Services Hospitals.
For More Information, Please Contact
- Donald Lloyd, UHS Senior Provider Recruiter
- Cell# 731.402.6843
- Email - donald.lloyd@nyuhs.org
Primary Department, Division, or Unit
UHS Rheumatology
Primary Work Shift
Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation Range
- $0.00 - $0.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Cell
Key Responsibilities
The Rheumatologist will join an established team to provide high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience. They will work within a regional referral system alongside other specialists and primary care teams.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified physician capable of working in a teaching hospital environment. The role requires collaboration with a team of rheumatologists and nurse practitioners to serve the community.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$290k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $269k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in rheumatology | ranked against 158 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $280k–$300k | Rheumatology median $275k (middle half $270k–$312k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$269k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Rheumatology listings in New York | 11 active | 163 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Rheumatology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 73 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 52 postings, 32 closed |
| New Rheumatology listings | 48 in the last 30 days | 40 the 30 days before (+20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist at United Health Services 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 158 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 158 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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- No nights
About United Health Services
Benefits & Perks
Living in Vestal
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $242k≈ 0.9× annual pay
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.9
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).
BEA 2024 · Binghamton, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.