Academic Rheumatologist

Academic Rheumatologist Opportunity

Mayo Clinic's Division of Rheumatology is seeking an Academic Rheumatologist to join its practice in Rochester, Minnesota. This position is designed for a physician whose professional identity is grounded in direct patient care for complex autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases, with teaching, mentorship, and applied scholarship integrated into clinical practice.

This role is primarily clinical at entry, with an anticipated ~70% clinical effort, and is well suited for an early to mid career academic rheumatologist seeking a sustainable and rewarding clinical practice with opportunities for professional growth.

Clinical responsibilities include predominantly outpatient rheumatology practice with exposure to complex, quaternary level rheumatic diseases. Participation in established disease focused clinics, with potential subspecialty interests such as Spondyloarthritis, Myositis, and Systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs), including lupus, scleroderma, and Sjogren's disease. Approximately 34 weeks per year of inpatient consult service, working on a team with internal medicine residents and a rheumatology fellow. Call responsibilities are limited to these inpatient service weeks.

Delivery of high quality, patient centered care in a collaborative multispecialty environment, emphasizing shared decision making and continuous improvement in patient experience and outcomes.

Practice transformation is an integral component of this role, supported by a highly collaborative care team and ongoing efforts to optimize workflows and reduce administrative burden. Engagement in initiatives to improve care delivery and operational efficiency. Participation in the adoption of digital health tools, automation, and emerging AI enabled workflows aligned with divisional, Department of Medicine, and institutional priorities.

Education and mentorship are core to the Division's mission and are thoughtfully integrated into the clinical practice environment. Bedside and clinic based teaching of medical students, internal medicine residents, and rheumatology fellows. Participation in teaching assorted topics of rheumatology fellowship curriculum, including responsibility for delivering at least one yearly lecture. Day to day clinical mentorship of trainees and professional role modeling.

Scholarly activity is an expected component of this role and is integrated with clinical practice, teaching, and divisional priorities. Clinical practice program development and quality improvement initiatives. Participation in clinical trials, including pragmatic and decentralized trial models. Digital health innovation and applications of AI in rheumatology care delivery. Access to institutional and divisional pilot funding and infrastructure to support clinically focused scholarship.

Opportunities for academic development evolve over time based on clinical excellence, mentorship, and alignment with divisional priorities.

The Division of Rheumatology at Mayo Clinic is defined by a culture of collegiality, teamwork, and shared purpose. Physicians practice in an environment that values mutual respect, collaboration, and a deep commitment to Mayo Clinic's mission: the needs of the patient come first.

Physicians who thrive in this setting are those who are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, who embrace clinical complexity, and who are invested in contributing to a mission-driven academic community. Early career success in this role is defined by clinical excellence, strong engagement in teaching and mentorship, and active participation in the Division's collaborative practice model.

At Mayo Clinic Rheumatology, long-term career success is built through commitment to the mission, excellence in clinical care, and meaningful contributions to education and collaboration. The organization is committed to supporting physicians with the opportunities, resources, and environment needed to grow and succeed professionally over time.

Qualifications include M.D. or D.O. degree, completion of an ACGME accredited rheumatology fellowship, board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology (ABIM), and eligible for Minnesota medical licensure.

Preferred qualifications include demonstrated excellence in clinical rheumatology, interest in complex or multisystem autoimmune disease, and commitment to education, collaboration, and professional growth.