Rheumatology - AdventHealth Orlando

Overview This physician will play a critical role in the evaluation and management of patients with connective tissue disease–associated interstitial lung disease (CTD‑ILD)—a complex and rapidly growing subset of our ILD population. The role is designed to integrate rheumatologic expertise directly into the ILD care model, working side‑by‑side with pulmonology, transplant, and multidisciplinary specialty teams. The Successful Candidate Will Contribute To Enhanced diagnostic accuracy for CTD‑ILD Optimization of autoimmune disease management in ILD patients Support of lung transplant evaluation and longitudinal care for complex rheumatologic patients Expansion of regional and tertiary referral pathways for advanced lung disease Key Responsibilities Provide specialized rheumatologic care for ILD patients, with a focus on CTD‑ILD Participate actively in multidisciplinary ILD conferences and transplant evaluation discussions Collaborate closely with pulmonology, transplant, cardiology, radiology, and pathology teams Support longitudinal management of patients undergoing lung transplant evaluation and post‑transplant care Contribute to program development, clinical innovation, and potential research initiatives in ILD Joint Rheumatology‑ILD clinic Ideal Candidate Qualifications Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Rheumatology Demonstrated comfort and effectiveness working in multidisciplinary clinical teams (Rheumatology, ILD, Transplant) Deep clinical understanding of connective tissue diseases including: Systemic sclerosis Rheumatoid arthritis–associated ILD Myositis‑associated ILD Sjögren’s syndrome Mixed connective tissue disease Familiarity with or strong interest in lung transplant evaluation and care Commitment to collaborative care, clinical excellence, and program growth Special Training & Experience Fellowship training in Rheumatology Additional expertise or fellowship training in myositis strongly preferred Clear passion for and clinical focus on interstitial lung disease #J-18808-Ljbffr