Rheumatologist

AndHealth•Columbus, OH

1d•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 is designed around direct patient care, minimizing administrative tasks. There is an option for panel ownership and clinical leadership for those interested, or the role can be maintained as a shift-based position. The daily work involves new patient evaluations, specialist consultations, and handling escalated cases from Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and the care team. The company handles administrative tasks such as prior authorizations, allowing physicians to focus on clinical work. A defined career path to Panel Manager is available, offering greater autonomy, longitudinal accountability for patient outcomes, and increased earning potential.

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, root-cause approach to chronic disease management
Willingness to travel periodically to partner sites as needed
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening: Documentation of a negative screening conducted within the last 12 months.
Hepatitis B: Proof of a completed vaccine series or positive blood titers from within the last 12 months.
Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR): Proof of a completed vaccine series or positive blood titers from within the last 12 months.
Varicella (Chickenpox): Proof of vaccination, documented medical history of the disease, or positive blood titers from within the last 12 months.
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): Documentation of a booster administered within the last 10 years.
Influenza: Proof of vaccination for the current flu season.
COVID-19: Documentation of primary vaccine series and any boosters administered.
General: Additional health requirements may be requested as necessary.

Responsibilities

Conduct new patient evaluations and specialist consultations for patients with complex rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions, including inflammatory arthritis and systemic autoimmune disorders.
Provide physician-level review of escalated clinical cases from APPs, Clinical Pharmacists, and care team partners.
Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic rheumatologic conditions across both virtual and in-person care environments.
Develop individualized treatment plans integrating medical therapy, lifestyle interventions, and whole-person care approaches.
Educate patients on root causes of disease, treatment pathways, and sustainable approaches to long-term health management.
Identify co-occurring or contributing conditions that may affect diagnosis, treatment response, or outcomes.
Participate in collaborative case reviews and interdisciplinary care planning.
Maintain compliance with all CHC, clinical, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with APPs, Clinical Pharmacists, and Care Navigators to deliver coordinated patient care.
Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to APPs and pharmacy partners.
Contribute feedback on workflows, care protocols, and patient experience.
Support a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.