Connective Tissue Diseases focused Rheumatologist - AdventHealth Orlando

Overview

This physician will play a critical role in the evaluation and management of patients with connective tissue disease–associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD)—a complex and rapidly growing subset of our ILD population. The role is designed to integrate rheumatologic expertise directly into the ILD care model, working side-by-side with pulmonology, transplant, and multidisciplinary specialty teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized rheumatologic care for ILD patients, with a focus on CTD-ILD
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary ILD conferences and transplant evaluation discussions
• Collaborate closely with pulmonology, transplant, cardiology, radiology, and pathology teams
• Support longitudinal management of patients undergoing lung transplant evaluation and post-transplant care
• Contribute to program development, clinical innovation, and potential research initiatives in ILD
• Contribute to the Joint Rheumatology-ILD clinic

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology
• Demonstrated comfort and effectiveness working in multidisciplinary clinical teams (Rheumatology, ILD, Transplant)
• Deep clinical understanding of connective tissue diseases including:
• Systemic sclerosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis–associated ILD
• Myositis-associated ILD
• Sjögren’s syndrome
• Mixed connective tissue disease
• Familiarity with or strong interest in lung transplant evaluation and care
• Commitment to collaborative care, clinical excellence, and program growth

Special Training & Experience

• Additional expertise or fellowship training in myositis strongly preferred

Hospital Description

AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

Community Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world-renowned beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Orange County Parks and Recreation, Seminole County Parks and Recreation, Orange County Florida, Osceola County Florida.