Rheumatology Physician in Florida | No Hospital Call | Epic + AI Support
Job at a glance
Job description
What if your next Rheumatology position gave you the opportunity to grow a thriving practice, work with modern clinical technology, and still have predictable time away from medicine?
Health First Medical Group is seeking a full time Rheumatologist to join our growing practice in Melbourne, Florida, where strong patient demand, an established referral network, and meaningful clinical support allow you to focus on what you do best: taking care of patients.
This is more than another “join our growing practice” opportunity. You’ll have the resources of an established health system without the traditional demands of hospital based Rheumatology.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
Less time documenting. More time practicing medicine.
- Epic EMR with AI powered dictation support to help streamline documentation and reduce administrative burden.
- Experienced clinical staff supporting pre authorizations, orders, and day to day workflow.
- Dedicated administrative time built into your Monday through Friday schedule.
Practice Rheumatology, not hospital medicine.
- No hospital call.
- No emergency coverage.
- Limited after hours responsibilities with a light 1:3 practice call schedule, helping protect your evenings and weekends.
The clinical tools you need, right in the office.
- Ultrasound equipment available for in office use, providing an important diagnostic and procedural resource for your Rheumatology practice.
- Diverse patient population and broad Rheumatology case mix.
- Strong referral relationships throughout the Health First network.
The Position
- Employed, full time Rheumatology position
- Practice located in Melbourne, Florida
- Monday through Friday schedule
- Dedicated administrative time
- Established, physician led medical group
- High demand, fast growing community with strong ramp up potential
- Collaborative clinical environment with experienced support staff
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive guaranteed base salary plus productivity bonus opportunity
- Welcome/commencement bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Full malpractice coverage, including 5 years of tail coverage
- $6,500 annual CME allowance plus 5 paid CME days
- 30 days PTO annually
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short and long term disability
- Supplemental and dependent life coverage
- Retirement savings options and additional employer sponsored benefits
Why Melbourne and Florida’s Space Coast?
Trade the traffic and long commutes for coastal Florida living.
Melbourne offers easy access to beautiful beaches, boating, golf, fishing, and year round outdoor recreation, while Orlando and major airports are within easy reach. The area also offers excellent schools and family friendly communities, and Florida has no state individual income tax.
Your Next Chapter in Rheumatology
If you're looking for a Rheumatology practice where technology reduces the documentation burden, clinical resources are readily available, hospital call is off the table, and you can build a busy practice without giving up your personal time, this opportunity deserves a closer look.
Join Health First Medical Group and build a rewarding Rheumatology career on Florida’s Space Coast.