Rheumatologist - Academic/Clinical - UofL Health

ABOUT THE POSITION

The University of Louisville's Department of Medicine is seeking fellowship-trained BE/BC rheumatologists. Physicians in this role will be responsible for the following:

• Care of individuals with autoimmune disorders at the UofL Hospital clinic
• Management of biologic and chemotherapeutic protocols in the outpatient setting
• Patient care of individuals with autoimmune/rheumatologic disorders
• Teaching of internal medicine residents in clinics and inpatient consult service at University hospital

There will be inpatient consults, but no night call, weekend call or primary care service. 

Located on the University of Louisville Health Sciences Campus, UofL Hospital is a level 1 Trauma hospital, a certified stroke center, and the major clinical site for the care of downtown Louisville. 

This position will provide rheumatologists the opportunity to provide outpatient care in a busy metropolitan area supported by UofL Hospital, in addition to an academic appointment at a major university medical center. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

At this time, initial interviews are being conducted virtually for the safety of both parties.

We offer highly competitive compensation, a robust recruitment package, and comprehensive benefits. Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae to Randi Ragan, physician recruiter, via email at randi.ragan@uoflhealth.org

The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. 

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Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals. 

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