Rheumatology Physician

Rheumatologist

Missouri Delta Medical Center, an independent, community-based, short-term acute care hospital, seeks a Rheumatologist to join their medical staff family in Sikeston, Missouri (MO).

Job Description

• 4-day work week - hybrid remote/onsite options available
• Opportunity to see rare and complex cases in an underserved community
• 100% outpatient only
• J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available
• Open to part-time or full-time candidates
• Mentorship available, joining another Rheumatologist in an established practice
• 15-20 patients per day, once ramped up and flexible to preference
• Recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety
• Excellent sub-specialty support including Psychiatry, Urology, and Gynecologic Oncology

Compensation Details

• Two-year guarantee negotiable based on skills and experience
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Fellowship stipend
• Qualifies for NHSC Student Loan Repayment
• Flexible regarding other compensation options including retention bonuses and student loan repayment
• Comprehensive benefits package

Community Overview

• 30 minutes from Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (MO)
• Find your new home away from the tiresome hustle, bustle, and traffic of the city while still having the option of a quick drive to St. Louis, Missouri (MO); Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee (TN)
• Diverse, family-friendly, and welcoming community and medical staff - "Our department is like a family and has a great camaraderie in and out of the office."
• Outdoor lover's paradise located between two national forests with easy access to hunting, kayaking, camping, fishing, agriculture, horseback riding, and much more!
• Ranked as the best school district for athletes in the county
• Sikeston has a cost of living 25% lower than the national average.