Pediatric Rheumatologist - St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, Tampa, Florida

BayCare Medical Group•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BayCare Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Rheumatologist to join their innovative Pharmacy Specialty Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. This new role involves launching and growing a pediatric rheumatology service to serve as a center of excellence. The clinic is integrated within the existing hospital-based specialty clinic for adult rheumatology and endocrinology. The Pharmacy Specialty Clinic is a new initiative focused on reducing barriers to care and improving access to free medications, diabetes education, and chronic disease management. It provides free appointments, medications, counseling, and education, while expanding access to high-quality specialty care. The role includes working with a collaborative team of an Endocrinologist, Rheumatologists, an APRN, and a clinical pharmacist.

Requirements

Board Certification or Board Eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Ability to obtain a Florida Medical license.
New graduates with a passion for clinical innovation and patient-centered care are encouraged to apply.
Strong commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a patient panel through inpatient consults and follow-up visits, with support from a multidisciplinary team.
Deliver compassionate, evidence-based outpatient care to pediatric patients in a high-volume clinical setting.
Partner closely with endocrinologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, multidisciplinary care plans.
Lead the establishment and expansion of pediatric rheumatology services within the Pharmacy Specialty Clinic.
Support smooth transitions of care for patients aging out of pediatric services into adult rheumatology care within the system.
Promote awareness of pediatric rheumatology services through outreach initiatives and education.