Rheumatologist (Outpatient & Core Faculty) - Naples, FL

  • Rheumatology

  • Naples , Florida

  • Permanent: Full time
  • Rheumatology

About This Job

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Job Id

6200

Specialty

Rheumatology

Practice Type

Employed

Sign On Bonus

Yes

Loan Payment

Yes

H1b Visa

No

Practice Details

  • 100% Outpatient Focus: The practice is strictly outpatient, with highly flexible scheduling options, including a potential 4-day workweek.
  • Minimal Call Burden: Call is exceptionally light, primarily telephonic, and limited to established solo practice patients. Routine, non-emergent hospital consults are available (and compensated separately), but there is zero ER call.
  • Service Line Development: The group provides full runway to build ancillary services. You will have the opportunity to develop an in-house infusion center, implement musculoskeletal ultrasound, and perform joint injections/aspirations.
  • Subspecialty Niches: While general rheumatology is required, there is full support to develop specialized multidisciplinary clinics or focus on specific interests (e.g., Inflammatory Arthritis, Lupus, Osteoporosis).
  • Dedicated Resources: Step into dedicated clinic space equipped with Athena EMR, supported by an existing prior authorization/nurse navigator team, dedicated RN/MA staff, onsite DEXA scanning, and MRI access.

Compensation Details

  • Financial Autonomy: Highly competitive base salary/income guarantee with physician partners.
  • GME leadership: Stipend available for administrative and clinical teaching of Internal Medicine residency students
  • Partnership Track: Direct, defined pathway to practice partnership.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes relocation assistance, student loan repayment, and a dedicated clinic infrastructure to ensure financial viability and high earning potential.

Community Details

  • The crown jewel of Southwest Florida, the Naples community is part of one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. 
  • Nestled on the sun-drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, Naples is known for its world-class shopping, dining and challenging golf courses. 
  • Residents and visitors alike enjoy a very distinctive lifestyle in this Florida community that offers the best of big-city living, combined with the intimacy and charm of a small-town. 
  • From the natural beauty of the Everglades to the sandy beaches, from high-culture to family events and activities, Naples offers a wonderful quality of life.

Recruiter Insights

Compensation.  The Starting Salary is $25,000 to $50,000 more compared to starting Medicine salaries located in Miami and Tampa.  

The Housing Market.  With Average Home Pricing Settled At $942,518 And Where this  impressive estate home boasts 3,100+ square feet, 4 bedroom + den + office, 3 baths and 3 car gararage located in a very desirable North Naples community of Wilshire Lakes can be yours for $649,000.  

The Community.  Perched on the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida, Naples is well known for its high-end shopping, world-class culture and sophisticated dining. But Naples is also an affordable family destination that appeals to nature lovers and beach aficionados. Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South are the focal points for Naples shopping in the historic downtown area, with numerous art galleries, chic clothing boutiques and home decor shops. When it comes time for lunch or drinks and dinner, enjoy your meal with a water view, whether you choose a swank Naples beachfront resort or a funky bayside bar.

The Employer.  More than 300 physicians are recognized within their fields, offering advanced medical care in more than 45 specialties and subspecialties, including comprehensive programs in 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, vascular disease, digestive diseases, research, orthopaedic care, spine care, neurosurgery, and women's services.

COMMUNITY PROFILE

What is Nice to Know

Closest International Airports

  • 36 miles: Fort Myers, FL (RSW / KRSW) Southwest Florida International Airport
  • 109 miles: Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL / KFLL) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
  • 122 miles: Miami, FL (MIA / KMIA) Miami International Airport
  • 145 miles: West Palm Beach, FL (PBI / KPBI) Palm Beach International Airport

Closest Major City

  • 96 miles to Hialeah, FL
  • 103 miles to Miami, FL
  • 125 miles to Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 131 miles to Tampa, FL
  • 168 miles to Orlando, FL

Closest Domestic Airport

  • 5 miles: Naples, FL (APF / KAPF) Naples Municipal Airport
  • 36 miles: Fort Myers, FL (RSW / KRSW) Southwest Florida International Airport
  • 64 miles: Punta Gorda, FL (PGD / KPGD) Charlotte County Airport
  • 109 miles: Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL / KFLL) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
  • 122 miles: Miami, FL (MIA / KMIA) Miami International Airport

Cost of Living

  • Mean Housing Cost - $942,518
  • City Cost of Living Index - 106.8 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • State Cost of Living Index - 99.3

Colleges and Universities

  • Hodges University
  • Ave Maria School of Law
  • Collier Campus | Florida SouthWestern State College

Demographics

  • White 89.4%
  • Black 4.6%
  • Hispanic 4.1%
  • Two or more races 0.5%
  • Asian 0.4%
  • Other race 0.2%
  • American Indian 0.05%

Taxes

  • State Income Tax Rate - 0%
  • State Sales Tax Rate - 6%
  • County Tax Rate - 0.65%
  • Property Tax Rate - 0.97%

Major Industry

  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Health care and social assistance (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (8%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)

Recreation

  • Cambier Park
  • Recreation Facilities Associates
  • Gordon River Greenway Park
  • Fleischmann Park

Arts & Culture

  • CAPA Cultural and Performing Arts Center
  • ArtisNaples
  • Von Liebig Art Center

Sports for the Spectator

  • Florida Everblades
  • Miami Marlins
  • Tampa Bay Rays

Sports for the Participant

  • Greater Naples YMCA - Youth Sports
  • Naples Beach WaterSports-Waverunner

Shopping

  • Waterside Shops
  • The Village Shops on Venetian Bay
  • Coastland Center
  • Tin City Shops
  • Mercato

Top Five Things To Do

  1. Naples Botanical Garden
  2. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
  3. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
  4. Naples Pier
  5. Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

Facility Location

location

Naples , Florida

Population

City Population: 20,968,
Service Population: 365,136

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