Rheumatologist - Loma Linda, CA, United States - Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

Description

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our team.

Are you looking for an opportunity that offerscareergrowth potential, the time and flexibility to pursue academic interests, student loan repayment qualification,providingcare for an underserved community, shaping the next generation of rheumatologists, a great worklife balance with over 35 CME and vacation days plus sick leave if needed? With over 250 daysof sunshine, extended life expectancy in the US's only Blue Zone, low cost of living, great public schools and access to National Parks, world class cities, mountains, beachesand deserts, the Inland Empire is a great placeto call home.

We are seeking candidates who want to devote their careers to academic medicineand are interested in both teaching and scholarly pursuits. Apart from running a very activeconsultationservice at the Loma Linda University Medical Center and outpatient clinics at our Faculty Medical Offices, we also provideoutpatient and inpatient services at the Riverside University Health System Medical Centerin Moreno Valley. Successful candidates will be expected to provideservices at all locations. Currently, inpatient services are shared between five physicians, and we are planning to grow our division to reduce the call requirement per physician.We offer excellent support staff for prior authorization completion, scribes, and the opportunity to work in a team-basedapproach with a nurse practitioner.

We have a 2-year fellowship program which currently has 3 fellows per year. Facultyengage with fellows, residentsand students weekly.We run clinical trials and also engage in health services, medical education andother research.The division is home to seven centers;Center for Arthritis, Lupus center, Scleroderma Center, Myositis Center, Sjogren's Syndrome Center, Vasculitis Center, and the Center for Bone Health and Osteoporosis. These providea pool of patients for research participants and development of expertise. We manage the Fracture Liaison Service and the infusion centers at our two affiliated hospitals. Ultrasound machines are available at all of our sites.Apart from doing musculoskeletal ultrasound, we also engage in vasculitis, parotid and lung ultrasound.

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million and is the only Level I Trauma Center serving a four-county area that covers approximately 25 percent of the state. The Medical Center and Children's Hospital are equipped with over 850 licensed beds.

Join our group of passionate leaders in the field of rheumatology and find joy in the practice of medicine. New graduates are welcome to apply.A great worklife balance is waiting for you

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $235,000 - $265,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please click on the links below:

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a J1 Waiver.