Physician - Rheumatology
Listed compensation
$300k
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Job Description
Detailed description
- Location: Meritus Health - Hagerstown, MD
- Salary: $300,000/year
- Other Incentives: $25,000 sign on + relocation bonuses offered (up to $50,000)
Info
About Us
Meritus Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care in our community. Our pediatric department is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to children and their families.
Upcoming Medical School and Residency Programs: The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is set to launch in the summer of 2025, offering a promising growth for our organization. Meritus is also developing new residency programs in the upcoming years with plenty of teaching opportunities.
Why Hagerstown? Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks.
Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.
Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Support for your continued learning and career growth.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Shift Differential Pay
Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.
Happy to Help at Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate and comprehensive rheumatology care to patients within the Meritus Health system. Participate in teaching opportunities and support the development of new residency programs.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified physicians specializing in rheumatology. The role requires a commitment to patient care and a willingness to engage in academic and residency training initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $286k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$286k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Maryland | 398 active | 22,508 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $25k sign-on | Maryland physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment398 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 | 49 in the last 30 days | 38 the 30 days before (+29%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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