Rheumatologist (MD/DO) | Coastal Florida | Excellent Work-Life Balance
Reported by 8 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Melbourne, Florida
- Schedule
- Monday-Friday outpatient clinic · Low call burden (approximately 1:3 practice call)
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $285k – $385k
- Practice
- Physician-led multispecialty group within integrated health system · Multispecialty physician group with four hospitals in system
8 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Seeking a board certified or eligible Rheumatologist for an outpatient Monday-Friday position with low call burden in a large physician-led multispecialty group in Melbourne, FL. The position offers competitive salary plus productivity incentives, a welcome bonus, robust benefits including malpractice and CME support, and strong administrative and clinical support.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Outpatient practice
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $285k – $385k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 8 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Welcome bonus
- PTO
- 5 weeks
Benefits named in the posting
- $6,500 annual CME allowance
- 30 days PTO plus 5 CME days
- Full malpractice coverage including five-year tail
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Relocation assistance
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 8 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Health First Medical Group
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Physician-led multispecialty group within integrated health system
- Facility type
- Multispecialty physician group with four hospitals in system
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Monday-Friday outpatient clinic
- Call burden
- Low call burden (approximately 1:3 practice call)
- Shift type
- Outpatient clinic hours
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Outpatient practice
- Admin burden
- Dedicated medical assistant and administrative support; prior authorization and care coordination assistance; dedicated administrative time built into schedule
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 3 wk ago
- Last verified
- 3 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Health First Medical Group -the largest physician-led healthcare organization on Florida's Space Coast-is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join our growing outpatient practice in Melbourne, Florida. This is an opportunity to step into an established, high-demand practice with a strong referral network, experienced clinical support, and the infrastructure to help you build a successful practice from day one. Position Highlights Outpatient Rheumatology practice Monday-Friday schedule Employed position with Health First Medical Group Established patient demand with rapid practice growth Low call burden (approximately 1:3 practice call) Dedicated medical assistant and administrative support Prior authorization and care coordination assistance Strong multispecialty referral network Board Certified or Board Eligible (MD/DO) Florida medical license (or eligibility) required What Your Week Looks Like Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule focused on patient care, supported by an experienced clinical team. Monday-Friday outpatient clinic Dedicated administrative time built into the schedule Documentation and clinical support to help maximize efficiency Evenings and weekends largely free to enjoy life outside of medicine Compensation & Benefits Health First Medical Group offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your professional and personal goals. Competitive base salary Productivity incentive opportunity Welcome bonus Relocation assistance $6,500 annual CME allowance 30 days of PTO plus 5 CME days Full malpractice coverage, including five-year tail Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Retirement savings plan Comprehensive employee benefits package Why Join Health First Medical Group? This is more than an outpatient Rheumatology position-it's an opportunity to practice within one of Florida's most established physician-led healthcare organizations. You'll benefit from A high-demand specialty with an established patient base Referrals from more than 50 medical specialties Physician leadership with a collaborative practice environment A stable, integrated health system including four hospitals and more than 500 providers A culture recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers About Health First Medical Group Health First Medical Group is the oldest and largest multispecialty physician group on Florida's Space Coast, providing comprehensive care across more than 50 specialties. Our physicians enjoy the advantages of practicing in a physician-led organization with the resources of a large integrated health system-offering both clinical autonomy and the support needed to thrive. Live Where Others Vacation Melbourne offers an exceptional quality of life along Florida's beautiful Space Coast. Enjoy Miles of Atlantic coastline and year-round sunshine Boating, fishing, surfing, golf, and outdoor recreation Rocket launches from nearby Kennedy Space Center Excellent public and private schools No Florida state income tax Convenient access to Orlando, international airports, world-class entertainment, and major attractions If you're looking for an established outpatient Rheumatology opportunity with strong physician support, excellent work-life balance, and a coastal lifestyle, we'd love to connect with you.