Physician, Rheumatology
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Job Description
Rheumatologist – Main Line Health
Location: Lankenau Medical Center
Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Rheumatologist to join our growing outpatient practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a 100%25 outpatient setting with no inpatient or hospital call responsibilities, allowing for an outstanding work-life balance.
Main Line Health is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. Our Rheumatology team focuses on the management of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions in a collaborative, supportive environment with access to advanced diagnostics, infusion services, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Position Summary
The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive outpatient care for patients with a wide range of rheumatologic conditions. This role focuses exclusively on ambulatory care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management of chronic autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases.
The physician will work closely with primary care providers and specialists to ensure coordinated, high-quality care, while building a robust outpatient practice within the Main Line Health network.
- Benefits and Lifestyle
- 100%25 Outpatient Practice – No inpatient responsibilities
- Highly competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including
- Generous PTO
- CME allowance
- Retirement plan with pension component
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Free employee parking and additional employee discounts
Excellent Work-life Balance with Predictable Schedule
Located in a region with top-ranked schools and close proximity to Philadelphia’s dining, culture, and recreation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and management of rheumatologic conditions
- Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
- Manage chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, and other connective tissue disorders
- Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure coordinated care
- Utilize evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines
- Document patient encounters in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team-based care models
- Maintain timely communication with patients, families, and referring providers
- Attend required meetings and maintain all necessary certifications
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine
- Completion of a Rheumatology fellowship program
Licensure & Certification
- Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
- BLS/ACLS certification as required
Experience
- 2+ years of outpatient Rheumatology experience preferred (new graduates welcome)
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork
- Strong clinical and communication skills
Why Join Main Line Health?
- Outpatient-Only Focus: No inpatient rounding or hospital call responsibilities
- Clinical Autonomy: Opportunity to build and shape your outpatient practice
- Collaborative Environment: Strong referral base and multidisciplinary support
- Stability & Growth: Join a well-established, financially strong health system
- Career Development: Opportunities for teaching, leadership, and professional growth
About Us
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health® is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its suburbs. The system includes Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital, along with Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital.
We are committed to delivering advanced medicine with compassion, while promoting education, research, and wellness across our communities.
Interested Candidates Should Contact
- Anita Shayegan
- Physician Recruitment shayegana@mlhs.org
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management for patients with various rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions. They will collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care within the Main Line Health network.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine, and finished a Rheumatology fellowship. An unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and Board Certification or eligibility in Rheumatology are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$323k (302 salary observations; 2,874 listings), vs ~$307k nationally (10,219 salary observations; 63,576 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in rheumatology | ranked against 164 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $313k (middle half $290k–$329k)71 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $323k median in Pennsylvania | $307k nationally (+5%)302 state / 10,219 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Pennsylvania | 930 active | 22,471 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $70k) · 15% offer loan repayment930 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 | 53 in the last 30 days | 39 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$218k | $52/wRVU × 4,200 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Rheumatology at Main Line Health 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 164 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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