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Rheumatologist - Reliant Medical Group
Worcester, Massachusetts
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Rheumatologist - Reliant Medical Group
Requisition number: 2374970
Job category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Date posted: 08/26/2026
Overtime status: Exempt
Travel: No
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Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our team in Worcester, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
Collegial group practice with a large referral base
Call schedule - 1:7
7 Physicians and 1 Advanced Practitioner
Excellent established support staff in place
On site infusion, bone density, MRI (Worcester), and blood draw
Established and expanding telemedicine
State of the art Epic EMR system
Dedicated practice management systems in place
Resident and student teaching; and clinical research opportunity available if desired
Opportunity for academic appointment
What makes an Optum organization different?
Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
Compensation based on quality, not quantity
Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
Excellent PTO package
Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Physician partnership opportunities with Optum
Relocation reimbursement
Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
BC/BE in Rheumatology
Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts
Active DEA License
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within a Team Care model
Fluency in EMR systems & technology
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $224,000 - $371,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage law