Physician Rheumatology - Competitive Salary

Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description RheumatologistPosition Summary The Rheumatologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. This role emphasizes long-term disease management, evidence-based treatment, and multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life. Key Responsibilities - Evaluate and manage patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and degenerative rheumatic diseases - Diagnose and treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis, gout, and osteoporosis - Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans - Manage chronic disease progression and medication therapy, including biologics and immunomodulators - Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice, such as joint aspirations and injections - Interpret laboratory results, imaging studies, and diagnostic testing - Provide outpatient clinic care and inpatient consultative services as applicable - Collaborate with primary care providers and specialty services - Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-management strategies - Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record - Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical education initiatives Practice Setting - Outpatient rheumatology clinic - Hospital-based inpatient consult coverage as required - Schedule and call responsibilities based on practice model Patient Population - Adult patients with acute and chronic rheumatologic conditions - Longitudinal disease management and follow-up care Qualifications - MD or DO from an accredited medical school - Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Pediatrics residency - Completion of an accredited Rheumatology fellowship - Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology - Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state - DEA registration or eligibility Skills & Competencies - Expertise in autoimmune and inflammatory disease management - Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills - Excellent communication and patient education abilities - Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care - Ability to manage complex, chronic conditions in an outpatient setting Work Environment - Rheumatology clinic and consultative hospital settings - Multidisciplinary, team-based care model - Emphasis on continuity of care and long-term patient relationships

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