Rheumatologist

The VA Augusta Health Care System is seeking a skilled Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Rheumatologist to join their multidisciplinary healthcare team in Augusta, Georgia. In this role, you will provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatology consultations, manage complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and collaborate with specialty teams to deliver patient-centered care to America's Veterans. Enjoy an outstanding work-life balance, competitive federal compensation, and exceptional benefits while making a lasting impact in a supportive clinical environment.

Practice Info

• Multidisciplinary healthcare team in Augusta, Georgia
• Outpatient rheumatology setting
• Services provided at VA Augusta and affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatology consultations, diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and longitudinal patient management.
• Diagnose and manage rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, vasculitis, inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other rheumatologic conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based therapies, including DMARDs, biologic medications, and other appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and multidisciplinary specialty teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Provide rheumatology consultation services for Veterans at VA Augusta and affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Promote continuity of care, patient safety, and improved access to rheumatology services.

Compensation

• Competitive federal physician salary
• Potential annual performance bonuses
• Authorized recruitment incentives

Benefits

• Up to 55 days annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days of authorized CME leave
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension with 5-year vesting and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% government contributions
• Federal health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Up to $1,000 annually for approved CME expenses, subject to authorization
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Potential student loan reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to position approval and individual eligibility
• Federal malpractice liability protection for covered official duties at no personal cost

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Rheumatology, consistent with VA qualification requirements.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license.
• Commitment to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care to America's Veterans.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills.