Rheumatologist

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our team. We are seeking candidates who want to devote their careers to academic medicine and are interested in both teaching and scholarly pursuits. Apart from running a very active consultation service at the Loma Linda University Medical Center and outpatient clinics at our Faculty Medical Offices, we also provide outpatient and inpatient services at the Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley. Successful candidates will be expected to provide services at all locations. Currently, inpatient services are shared between all physicians, and we are growing our division to reduce the call requirement per physician. We offer excellent support staff for prior authorization completion, scribes, and the opportunity to work in a team-based approach with a nurse practitioner. The Division of Rheumatology is currently comprised of 5.5 faculty, with plans to grow to 9 full‑time faculty, and offers robust faculty development and physician wellness offerings. Some recent examples are: physician vitality; financial planning for physicians; physician wellness; physician feedback and preparing learners to get feedback; positive psychology for the physician; getting involved in clinical trials; billing, coding and documentation; diversity, equity and inclusion in medical education; an all‑abilities ropes course; a pottery class; a painting class; local hike; and a yoga class. In addition to division‑specific faculty development, Loma Linda University School of Medicine provides free education‑related CME to support our faculty through the promotions process. Loma Linda faculty have access to free courses on leadership, grant writing, and personal and professional development. We have a 2‑year fellowship program which currently has 3 fellows per year. Faculty engage with fellows, residents and students weekly. We run clinical trials and also engage in health services, medical education and other research. The division is home to seven centers: Center for Arthritis, Lupus center, Scleroderma Center, Myositis Center, Sjögren’s Syndrome Center, Vasculitis Center, and the Center for Bone Health and Osteoporosis. These provide a pool of patients for research participants and development of expertise. We manage the Fracture Liaison Service and the infusion centers at our two affiliated hospitals. Ultrasound machines are available at all of our sites. Apart from doing musculoskeletal ultrasound, we also engage in vasculitis, parotid and lung ultrasound. Faculty within the Department of Medicine are welcome to explore academic pursuits through teaching and/or research, as well as provide care to the underserved through our partnerships with SAC Health System in the Inland Empire and Guam Seventh‑day Adventist Clinic in Micronesia. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any interest in these opportunities during the recruitment process. Compensation & Benefits The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $300,000 - $330,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process. Generous Retirement Contribution Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage Competitive Vacation & Sick Days CME Days and Funds Relocation Assistance (if applicable) Paid Malpractice Insurance Paid Life Insurance Federal Loan Repayment (If eligible) We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr