Rheumatologist- Cooley Dickinson Medical Group- Northampton, MA

Are you excited by the prospect of practicing rheumatology with a community health system in a region that blends a sense of community with access to larger cities and the outdoors?

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group’s rheumatology program is looking for a BE / BC physician to join their team. Join a team of three rheumatologists who are highly motivated, energetic and passionate about patient care.

Our program is bustling, and this physician will help grow the program and support new patients. The incumbent will see 17 to 20 patients per day, working four clinic days per week.

Our clinic is located on the first floor of a beautiful, three-floor multi-specialty building in Northampton, MA. With a convenient location, just off Highway 91.

We have lab and radiology services on site. We enjoy access to the latest technology including a fully integrated EMR (EPIC).

Our providers focus on quality and coordination of care, not just productivity.

About the area :

With a population of just under 30,000, Northampton, MA offers quintessential New England charm with access to big-city resources.

The area is a dynamic arts and five-college community and has been named one of the best U.S. destinations for restaurants, theater, galleries, and overall quality of life by Leisure Magazine and other travel writers.

In addition to arts and education, the area is also an outdoor lover’s paradise, home to abundant hiking and water sport opportunities, and just 30 minutes from the Vermont border.

Our location is also convenient to all rural and major metropolitan areas throughout New England including three major cities : Hartford (45 miles), Boston (100 miles), and New York City (150 miles).

Compensation :

For a 1.0 FTE, this role has an annualize base compensation of $254,000 (guaranteed for years 1 & 2, then productivity-based) plus bonuses related to sign-on and retention.

About the organization :

The Cooley Dickinson Hospital system, a member of Mass General Brigham, has a medical staff of approximately 500 active members (physicians and advanced practice clinicians).

The system is comprised of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Medical Group, as well as a VNA and Hospice. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, empowering employer, and a place for everyone.

We are driven by our responsibility to create a culture of continuous improvement and be an all-inclusive health care provider, employer, and leader in our community.

The system’s 140-bed hospital annually admits 8600 patients, treats 34,000 emergency patients, and delivers approximately 600 babies.

The Cooley Dickinson Medical Group (CDMG), the fastest-growing part of the system, consists of approximately 74 physicians and 37 advanced practice clinicians who provide care at 11 locations.

The VNA & Hospice averages 56,500 home care visits and serves an average of 400 hospice patients per year. Since 1885, the Cooley Dickinson Health Care system has successfully employed the brightest, most dedicated clinicians in medicine.

It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.