Pediatric Rheumatologist - St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, Tampa, Florida

About the role

BayCare Medical Group, the leading physician-led medical group in the Tampa Bay area, is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Rheumatologist to join our innovative Pharmacy Specialty Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital. This new role represents a unique opportunity to launch and grow a pediatric rheumatology service that will serve as a center of excellence, meet community needs, and ensure high quality care for pediatric patients with rheumatologic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Panel Growth - Build and manage a patient panel through inpatient consults and follow-up visits, with support from a multidisciplinary team.
• Outpatient Care - Deliver compassionate, evidence-based outpatient care to pediatric patients in a high-volume clinical setting.
• Integrated Collaboration - Partner closely with endocrinologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, multidisciplinary care plans.
• Clinic Development - Lead the establishment and expansion of pediatric rheumatology services within the Pharmacy Specialty Clinic.
• Continuity of Care - Support smooth transitions of care for patients aging out of pediatric services into adult rheumatology care within the system.
• Community Engagement - Promote awareness of pediatric rheumatology services through outreach initiatives and education.

Requirements

• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Ability to obtain a Florida Medical license.

Benefits

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

About BayCare

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.