Physician - Rheumatology - St. Joseph

Rheumatologist Opportunity

Corewell Health South is seeking a passionate board certified or board eligible Rheumatologist to join our busy team at Corewell Health South Rheumatology. Competitive initial salary guarantee - including generous signing bonus and opportunity to earn productivity bonuses!

Position is primarily outpatient-based with light inpatient consults (average of no more than one per week). Great partnership with 24/7 Hospitalist Team. Epic EHR and MyChart patient portal. Experience with MSK ultrasound, joint injections, and aspiration preferred. Training in MSK Ultrasound provided. No internal medicine patients.

Office hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday. Call coverage equals approximately 10 days per month, including one weekend. Team includes one Rheumatologist and experienced support staff. New consults average 45-60 minutes; 30 minute appointments for established patients. Tertiary care center support is provided by Northwestern, University of Chicago, and University of Michigan.

Qualifications:

• BE/BC OB/GYN
• License - Michigan MD/DO
• Certification BLS (Basic Life Support)

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph

With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, is a beacon of medical excellence in the region continually working to create an integrated system of care that is accessible, affordable, compassionate, and responsible. Our state-of-the-art facility, with more than 250 beds, includes the recent addition of our Medical Pavilion a multi-million-dollar expansion creating more than 260,000 square feet of new space, provides an array of inpatient and ambulatory services.

The newly renovated emergency department includes 34 patient beds, 12 observation beds and additional treatment areas for the more than 45,000 patients we see each year. This transformation is part of a long-term vision to invest in the health of the community for generations to come.

Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine.

You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

Saint Joseph, MI

Saint Joseph, Michigan, often referred to as "The Riviera of the Midwest," is a picturesque community nestled on the west coast of Michigan. The city is celebrated for its stunning lakeshore, adorned with remarkable sand dune formations, and its lush countryside, which is recognized as the nation's largest non-citrus fruit-growing region. You will find a small-town atmosphere with a vibrant economy, supported by employers like Whirlpool Corporation, Leco Corporation, and Corewell Health.

Saint Joseph is renowned for its quality public school system, comprehensive healthcare system, and natural amenities such as beaches and parks. Additionally, Saint Joseph's proximity to Chicagojust 90 miles awayoffers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to a major metropolitan area.

Corewell Health:

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated peopleincluding more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilitiesand Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.