Division Chief of Rheumatology

At Tufts Medicine, youll make an impact and build your career, supported by a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every single person at Tufts Medicine plays an integral role in building a holistic healthcare experience thats accessible, empowering and, most of all, human.

T ufts Medical Center seeks a full-time Academic Rheumatologist to serve as the next  Chief of  the Division of Rheumatology. The Division Chief will provide academic and innovative leadership, champion clinical excellence and expand clinical stature, strengthen research enterprise and contribute to the national prominence of scholarly work and service commitments within the Department of Medicines expanding team of clinicians, educators, and scientists.

About the Division of Rheumatology :

• The Division was established over 50 years ago and is known for its excellence in research, education and clinical care
• Research efforts have included the discovery of interleukin-1 (the first cytokine), and pioneering the term immunosuppression through the work of Drs. Sheldon Wolff and Charles Dinarello.
• This pioneering spirit continued nearly 30-years later with the first clinical trials of rituximab and belimumab for treatment of Lupus.
• The Divisions major clinical programs include The Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Program, Pediatric / Adult Transitional Clinic, and Lyme Disease Specialty Clinic.
• Research programs include industry sponsored trials, complementary and integrated health, and patient reported outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Research collaborations include work with oncology, pulmonary medicine, nephrology, and with collaboration support from the Department and from Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI).

Why join our team :

Department Leadership :

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Who you are :

Join Tufts Medicine in our mission to heal, to comfort, to teach, to learn and to seek knowledge to promote health and prevent disease.

Compensation :

Tufts Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with training and practice experience.

About Tufts Medicine :

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and / or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Apply :   Please submit application / CV via this job post or email CV directly to Michael Martin, Senior Physician & APC Recruiter at michael.martin1@tuftsmedicine.org .