Rheumatologist

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Rheumatologist to establish and lead a new rheumatology practice. The hospital-employed role offers an opportunity to build a practice from the ground up and address unmet community needs. The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient rheumatologic care and coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to treat patients with complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

The position includes an ambulatory clinic with dedicated office patient time, a large primary care referral base, and access to advanced diagnostic resources and state-of-the-art facilities. The physician will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and may contribute to program development and growth. St. Mary’s Healthcare is a patient-centered healthcare organization serving Fulton and Montgomery Counties and the surrounding region.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Rheumatologist.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New York.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and patient-centered communication skills.
• Advanced clinical expertise, critical thinking, strong clinical judgment, empathy, and commitment to high-quality, patient-centered rheumatologic care.
• Adherence to Standard Precautions and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) are mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience establishing a new practice or in program development is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new rheumatology practice within St. Mary’s Healthcare.
• Diagnose and treat rheumatic diseases and conditions, including arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide patient education and counseling about diagnoses and treatment options.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical protocol development.
• Stay current with emerging treatments and advancements in rheumatology.
• Engage in community outreach and education programs to promote musculoskeletal health.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient rheumatologic care and coordinate treatment with primary care and specialty providers.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus and semiannual productivity bonuses.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual CME allowance.
• Potential eligibility for loan repayment programs due to the organization’s HPSA designation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree