Rheumatologist

AndHealth•Columbus, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

AndHealth is seeking a mission-driven Rheumatologist to join their growing specialty care team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care to patients with complex, chronic musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions. The position involves owning a patient panel from the start, with an initial focus on seeing new patients who have often waited months for appointments. As the panel grows, the focus shifts to longitudinal management. The Rheumatologist will practice as part of a multidisciplinary care team, including Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and Clinical Pharmacists. There are opportunities for protocol design, clinical program development, and building referring provider relationships. Compensation includes a base salary plus a variable component tied to panel performance (patient experience and clinical outcomes). The role emphasizes clinical work such as complex evaluations, treatment strategy, specialist consultations, and oversight of escalated cases, with administrative and coordinative tasks managed by the care team. Prior authorizations, routine follow-up, and medication management are supported by the team. Care coordination with Community Health Center partners is handled by Patient Navigators and Registered Nurses. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school required
Board Certification in Rheumatology required
Active, unrestricted medical license required; Ohio licensure or willingness to obtain required
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship required
DEA certification required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Experience with chronic, complex rheumatology patients and autoimmune conditions preferred
Experience training or mentoring APPs preferred
Comfort practicing in virtual and in-person care environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts clearly to patients and care teams
Comfort working with patients from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of healthcare literacy
Proficiency with EHRs and healthcare technology platforms
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-based care model
Belief in a whole-person approach to chronic disease management, including lifestyle factors and social drivers of health
Willingness to travel periodically to partner sites as needed

Responsibilities

Conduct new patient evaluations and specialist consultations for patients with complex rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions, including inflammatory arthritis and systemic autoimmune disorders.
Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic rheumatologic conditions across both virtual and in-person care environments to evidence-based standards of care.
Provide physician-level review and oversight of escalated clinical cases from APPs, Clinical Pharmacists, and care team partners.
Develop individualized treatment plans integrating medical therapy, lifestyle interventions, and whole-person care approaches.
Educate patients on disease processes, treatment pathways, and long-term management strategies.
Identify co-occurring or contributing conditions that may impact diagnosis, treatment response, or patient outcomes.
Participate in collaborative case reviews and interdisciplinary care planning.
Ultimately responsible for all patient outcomes driven by your care team.
Maintain compliance with all CHC, clinical, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate closely with APPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Registered Nurses and Health Coaches to deliver coordinated patient care.
Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and support to APPs and Clinical Pharmacists. This includes both real-time clinical feedback on cases as well as opportunities to help lead more formalized educational sessions.
Coordinate with APP leadership on establishment, evaluation and advancement of competencies.
Contribute feedback on workflows, care protocols, and patient experience initiatives.
Support a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, education, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.