Academic Rheumatologist

About the role

The Division of Rheumatology at Mayo Clinic is seeking an Academic Rheumatologist to join its practice in Rochester, Minnesota. This role is designed for a physician whose professional identity is grounded in direct patient care for complex autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases, with teaching, mentorship, and applied scholarship integrated into clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Predominantly outpatient rheumatology practice with exposure to complex, quaternary level rheumatic diseases
• Participation in established disease focused clinics, with potential subspecialty interests such as: Spondyloarthritis, Myositis, Systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs), including lupus, scleroderma, and Sjogren’s disease
• Approximately 3–4 weeks per year of inpatient consult service, working on a team with internal medicine residents and a rheumatology fellow
• Call responsibilities are limited to these inpatient service weeks
• Delivery of high quality, patient centered care in a collaborative multispecialty environment, emphasizing shared decision making and continuous improvement in patient experience and outcomes
• Engagement in initiatives to improve care delivery and operational efficiency
• Participation in the adoption of digital health tools, automation, and emerging AI enabled workflows aligned with divisional, Department of Medicine, and institutional priorities

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Completion of an ACGME accredited rheumatology fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology (ABIM)
• Eligible for Minnesota medical licensure
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical rheumatology
• Interest in complex or multisystem autoimmune disease
• Commitment to education, collaboration, and professional growth

Skills

• Excellence in clinical rheumatology
• Strong engagement in teaching and mentorship
• Active participation in the Division’s collaborative practice model
• Integration of clinical practice with teaching, mentorship, and clinically grounded scholarship

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
• Retail: Competitive retirement package to secure your future