Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Hiring Range: $280,000 - $320,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Location: Central Massachusetts
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – UMass Memorial Medical Center
Department: Department of Medicine
Specialty: Rheumatology
Schedule: Full-time
UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, is actively seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Clinical Rheumatologist to join the Division of Rheumatology and UMass Memorial Medical Group. This full-time clinical faculty position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, high-quality care to patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases within a multidisciplinary and patient-centered environment.
Key Highlights:
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with no on-call duties and one dedicated administrative day each week to support your professional and personal needs.
Comprehensive Outpatient Care: Provide rheumatology services across multiple practice sites, including Worcester, Leominster, Uxbridge, and Marlborough, MA.
Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated specialists and support staff in a newly renovated and expanded Rheumatology Center. Participate in weekly divisional meetings focused on clinical discussions, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives.
Interdisciplinary Support: Collaborate closely with specialty pharmacy and clinical support teams to optimize individualized patient treatment plans.
Academic and Teaching Opportunities: Engage with trainees and students, contributing to the academic mission of UMass Chan Medical School.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive package including a $320k base salary plus incentives, generous paid time off, robust retirement options, exceptional healthcare coverage, student loan education assistance, and more.
Lifestyle & Location: Conveniently located near Boston and Cape Cod, with quick getaways to the mountains and beaches of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermon
Qualifications:
Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology
MD or DO degree with eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Strong communication skills and interest in teaching and clinical collaboration
Our Benefits:
Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank based on experience)
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment
Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions
Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program
Join Us:
If you are seeking to join an innovative, patient-focused institution dedicated to excellent clinical care and academic advancement in rheumatology, we invite you to apply.
Interested candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Roberto Caricchio, MD
Chief, Division of Rheumatology
Professor of Medicine
UMass Chan Medical School
UMass Memorial Medical Center
c/o Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Skills Required
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Rheumatology
- MD or DO degree with eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
What We Do
UMass Memorial Health is the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts, providing comprehensive medical services, including hospital care, behavioral health, and specialized pediatric care.
