Rheumatologist Opportunity with Competitive Pay at Thriving Practice - LexingtonHealth - South Caro

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Rheumatologist

We are currently looking for a fellowship-trained rheumatologist to become part of our dedicated team of five physicians at our organization. Our rheumatology practice, situated on the main campus, offers a comprehensive array of treatment services, including onsite imaging and infusion capabilities.

Position Highlights:

• Attractive Compensation: Enjoy competitive pay.
• Outpatient Care: Treat patients in an outpatient environment and benefit from a fully equipped clinic.
• Flexible Schedule: Work a four-day outpatient clinic schedule within a collaborative and established rheumatology practice.
• Referral Network: Gain access to a substantial patient referral base from over 25 primary care and 30 specialty practices, including fields such as ophthalmology, neurology, endocrinology, and interventional pain management.
• Support Staff: Benefit from the assistance of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) and an experienced clinical team.
• Infusion Suite: Utilize an onsite infusion suite equipped with 10 chairs.

About Our Organization:

We are a comprehensive healthcare network that encompasses six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, and over 9,000 healthcare professionals. Our flagship facility is a 607-bed teaching hospital located in West Columbia, South Carolina. Recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we were also the first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked among the best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, we deliver over 4,000 births annually and perform more than 34,000 surgeries each year, making us the third largest employer in the region.

Our network also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. We offer postgraduate medical education programs, including family medicine and transitional year residencies, along with an informatics fellowship.

Employee Benefits:

We are dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 24/7 Live Epic EMR Support from our onsite team
• Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus
• Annual CME Allowance
• Occurrence-based Malpractice Insurance
• Life, Accidental, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability (after 90 days)
• Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 529 College Savings Plans
• Adoption Assistance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Onsite Child Care Center
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
• Health Directions Gym Membership
• Employee Discounts and Services

In addition to a collegial and supportive atmosphere, excellent compensation, and immediate benefits, our award-winning in-house marketing services will assist you in establishing a strong presence in the community, helping you to quickly build your patient panel from day one.

Community Highlights:

Located in the capital city of Columbia, South Carolina, our organization is centrally positioned to access numerous southeastern cities in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The area boasts a favorable economic climate and cultural diversity, with South Carolina recognized as one of the fastest-growing states in the nation.

• Top-rated public school districts, along with various private and charter school options.
• Home to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and SEC Division I sporting events.
• High-quality entertainment venues such as Colonial Life Arena and the Koger Center for the Arts.
• Vibrant nightlife in the Congaree Vista and a variety of local businesses throughout the Main Street District.
• Popular attractions like Riverbanks Zoo and the Soda City Market every Saturday morning.
• Access to national parks and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including proximity to Lake Murray and the Congaree Riverwalk.

West Columbia, South Carolina, is situated in the Midlands and offers an affordable, family-friendly community. Its central location, positive economic environment, cultural diversity, and recreational options make the Columbia area an ideal place to work, live, and enjoy life.

For more information about our organization and the services we provide, please visit our website. To learn more about provider opportunities, benefits, and our community, please check our recruitment site.