Rheumatologist

Rheumatologist Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site Setting: Outpatient Specialty Clinic with Inpatient Consultation Support Location: Rutland, Vermont We have partnered closely with a prominent regional healthcare network to secure a full-time, dedicated medical professional for their specialty services division. We are currently seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatologist to join an established clinical team. This position is ideal for a physician looking for a supportive environment that emphasizes accessible, patient-centered care, comprehensive administrative backing, and a strong culture of multidisciplinary collaboration. Nestled in a scenic community known for its high quality of life, proximity to premier four-season outdoor recreation, and family-friendly atmosphere, this role provides an ideal balance of professional clinical development and personal lifestyle stability. Responsibilities: Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide spectrum of complex rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders in accordance with current evidence-based standards of care. Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform detailed physical examinations, and skillfully assess disease activity, functional status, and long-term treatment response. Order, interpret, and integrate specialized laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging studies, bone health assessments, and other clinical data to guide clinical decision-making. Develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans featuring both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, lifestyle counseling, and targeted sub-specialty referrals. Prescribe and manage advanced therapeutic regimens-including disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biological agents, corticosteroids, and immunomodulatory therapies-while closely monitoring treatment efficacy and medication safety. Perform routine office-based procedures within the scope of practice, such as joint injections, aspirations, and other rheumatology-specific interventions as clinically indicated. Educate patients and their families regarding chronic diagnoses, treatment alternatives, therapeutic risks/benefits, and long-term self-management strategies. Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely electronic medical record (EMR) documentation in full compliance with organizational, payer, and regulatory guidelines. Collaborate closely with primary care providers, specialty physicians, nursing staff, and rehabilitation professionals to deliver coordinated, interdisciplinary chronic disease care. Participate actively in clinical protocol development, provider meetings, peer reviews, utilization management, and share in departmental call coverage or organizational initiatives as assigned. Qualifications: Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. Training: Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program and an accredited Rheumatology fellowship program. Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont (or immediate eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date). Certifications: Board certification or active board eligibility in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Must maintain an active, unrestricted DEA registration. Preferred Experience: Prior outpatient specialty practice experience, proficiency with musculoskeletal ultrasound, advanced osteoporosis management, and strong EMR charting/documentation skills are highly desired. Benefits: Competitive salary Signing bonus Relocation assistance Educational loan assistance Malpractice coverage provided Annual CME funding 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Combined Time Off (CTO) College Savings Account option Not