Rheumatologist

About the role

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is recruiting a Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join a collegial group of 3 full time physicians and 1 physician assistant.

Responsibilities

• outpatient rheumatology practice
• access to an infusion center for our patients
• good access to facilities with labs, radiology, physical therapy which are all useful to our patients
• support staff helping with prior authorizations for various drugs which is needed in Rheumatology
• work hours are Monday to Friday, in office only
• no inpatient consults
• see a variety of Rheumatic/autoimmune conditions
• involved in teaching residents at Cleveland clinic/Akron General

Requirements

Minimum salary: $243,500

Maximum salary: $335,000

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist
• Outpatient rheumatology practice experience
• Experience with infusion centers and prior authorization processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Teaching experience with residents

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong clinical skills
• Knowledge of rheumatology and autoimmune conditions
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and retirement plans
• Paid time off and caregiver discounts
• Employee assistance programs and hardship funds
• Paid maternity and parental leave

Schedule

Full Time

Pay

See above

Community Information

About Us: Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a nonprofit healthcare organization that has been improving the health and lives of the people and communities it serves since 1914. Akron General includes: Akron General Medical Center, a 532-bed teaching and research medical center, and Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation, the area’s largest provider of rehabilitation services; Akron General Partners, which includes Partners Physician Group, the Akron General Health & Wellness Centers, Lodi Community Hospital, Community Health Centers and other companies; Akron General Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates; and Akron General Foundation.

About the Community: Akron is part of Northeast Ohio, which is composed of six metropolitan areas. Each area provides affordable real estate, excellent schools, safe communities as well as an abundance of outdoor activities.

Information for Candidates

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Information for Employers

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

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