Rheumatologist - FQHC - Rutland, VT - $50,000 Sign-On Bonus

Rheumatologist Position at Community Health

Community Health is seeking a Rheumatologist to work at our clinic in Rutland, Vermont. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders in accordance with current standards of care.
• Order, interpret, and integrate laboratory testing, imaging studies, bone health assessments, and other diagnostic data to support clinical decision-making.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, lifestyle counseling, and referrals when appropriate.
• Prescribe and manage disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, biologic agents, corticosteroids, and other therapies while monitoring efficacy, side effects, and medication safety.
• Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice, such as joint injections, aspirations, and other rheumatology-related procedures as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication risks and benefits, disease self-management, and long-term follow-up needs.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, specialty physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and other team members to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Provide timely consultation, follow-up, and clinical recommendations, including review of referral information and communication of care plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with organizational, payer, and regulatory standards.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, utilization management, and evidence-based practice initiatives related to rheumatology care.
• Participate in call coverage, peer collaboration, committee work, and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Other duties include:

• Participate in provider meetings, peer review, continuing medical education, and ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge and competency in rheumatology.
• Assist with development of clinical protocols, referral workflows, and collaborative care practices that improve patient access, quality, and outcomes.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits include:

• Market leading compensation commensurate with experience.
• Generous bonus opportunity.
• $50,000.00 Sign-on bonus paid over 3 year period.
• Up to $10,000 in relocation expenses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan 403(b) with employer match.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Generous leave time: starting at 4 weeks plus holidays with an increase after 18 months.
• Work-life balance with 4-day work weeks.
• CME leave (1 week/year) and CME allowance ($6,000/year)

Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region