💰 $210/hr Locum Rheumatologist | Flexible Clinic + Light Call | Travel, Lodging & Malpractice Covered | Jackson, MI

🩺 Locum Rheumatologist

Jackson, Michigan

Seeking a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Rheumatologist to provide adult and geriatric care on a locum tenens basis due to a current vacancy. This is a well-supported practice offering a balanced mix of outpatient clinic and light inpatient call, with an anticipated start as soon as credentialed.

📍 Position Overview

• Position: Locum Rheumatologist

• Specialty: Rheumatology

• Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic with Hospital-Based Call

• Coverage Duration: ASAP – Ongoing
  (Facility hopes for a February need, realistic start closer to April due to credentialing timelines)

🗓️ Schedule & Call

• Clinic Schedule:

  • 4 × 10-hour shifts or 5 × 8-hour shifts

• Call Requirement:

  • 24-hour hospital call

  • Tuesday–Monday, 2 weeks per month

  • 1:2 call ratio

👥 Patient Volume

• Clinic: 16–18 patients per day

• Hospital: ~1 consult/case per day

🏥 Practice & Facility Details

• Trauma Level: Level II

• EMR: Epic

• Group Size: 1 Rheumatologist plus full support team

• Support Staff:

  • Medical Assistants

  • Registered Nurses

  • Front Desk staff

🩹 Procedures

• Joint aspirations

• Corticosteroid injections

⏱️ Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe: 90–120 days

✈️ Travel & Reimbursement

• Local providers preferred

• Will consider flight, hotel, rental car, and mileage reimbursement

✅ Submission Requirements:

• Board Certified in Rheumatology

• Fellowship-trained in Rheumatology

• Active Michigan medical license

• BLS certification

• Ability to perform clinic and hospital-based rheumatology procedures, including joint aspirations and corticosteroid injections

• Self-Query NPDB

Preferred

• Familiarity with Epic EMR

⭐ Why This Opportunity?

• Balanced outpatient-focused practice with minimal inpatient volume

• Excellent clinical and administrative support

• Predictable schedule with ongoing coverage opportunity

👉 Apply today to be considered for this ongoing locum rheumatology opportunity.