Rheumatologist

Rheumatologist - Youngstown, Ohio

Southwoods Health, a community-based physician owned health system in Youngstown, Ohio, is seeking board certified/board eligible Rheumatologists to join our growing team. The selected candidate will become a member of Triad Physician Services, Southwoods Health's employed medical group, which employs in excess of 200 licensed providers across multiple specialties within the region.

Southwoods Health is a physician-owned hospital and health network and is one of the most rapidly expanding healthcare systems in Ohio, providing enhanced access to today's most important healthcare services. Southwoods consists of a comprehensive care network that meets the highest standards for quality and patient safety. We seamlessly coordinate that care from initial physician office visits to scheduling diagnostic testing to surgical services - and are constantly researching growth opportunities to benefit our community. Southwoods Health is committed to setting a new standard of healthcare in the Mahoning Valley.

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Rheumatology
• Unrestricted Ohio Licensure or willingness to obtain
• Federal DEA certification
• New graduates welcome
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, compassionate care - treating every patient as family

Opportunity Highlights

• Employed position with comprehensive benefit package, competitive compensation with salary guarantee & annual CME stipend
• Large existing rheumatology practice complemented by an existing and experienced rheumatology practice infrastructure
• Proximity to a health system operated Infusion Center, which specializes in rheumatology treatment delivery
• Large and established referral base through the Southwoods Health physician network
• Meditech EMR

Our Mission
Our mission is simple: provide services unparalleled in quality and efficiency while cultivating an environment that emphasizes the individual needs of each of our patients. We understand patients have a choice when it comes to their healthcare. So we combined the most advanced technology, with comprehensive, quality care and the finest patient experience our area has to offer to make the choice easier.

Work Site Highlights
Founded in 1996, Southwoods Health has grown from a physician-owned Ambulatory Surgery Center with four operating rooms to a multi-service, physician-owned health system. The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods is an acute care hospital renowned for providing superior patient experience and consistently ranking at the top of national patient satisfaction and quality of care surveys. The hospital continues to expand its scope of services, which includes inpatient, outpatient and robotic-assisted surgery, as well as endoscopy services. Southwoods offers a provider network comprised of hundreds of physicians and advanced practice providers, as well as an expanding array of ancillary health services at locations across Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties - all of which are certified to meet Southwoods' high operational standards. At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. For more information, visit our website at

Southwoods Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Community Information
The Mahoning Valley is a great place to live and work, with its low cost of living, access to quality education and healthcare, and numerous entertainment options.

The Southwoods Health main campus is in Boardman, Ohio, a suburb of Youngstown, Ohio. Youngstown is situated within a one-hour drive of the major metropolitan cities of Cleveland and Pittsburgh, offering access to city life and additional entertainment choices.

Local schools provide K-12 education to students of diverse cultures, emphasizing the social, emotional and intellectual development of each child. Campuses offer student-friendly technology, and modern sports facilities and grounds.

The area is home to Youngstown State University, a 145-acre campus situated in downtown Youngstown, and Kent State University's main and regional campuses. In addition, there are more than 90 outstanding higher education opportunities within a 2-hour drive.


Amazing recreational opportunities abound, including museums, theaters, art galleries, golf courses, country clubs, live concert and event venues, lakes, health clubs, excellent nightlife and restaurants, and outstanding parks, biking and hiking trails - including Mill Creek Park, encompassing over 2,500 acres offering 20 miles of driving and 45 miles of trails to explore.

The Mahoning Valley is a quality location to raise a family and build a career. You can learn more about the area at

At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated.