Division Chief of Rheumatology, UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate

1 week ago


Springfield, United States Baystate Health Full time

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, three community hospitals, a children’s hospital and the region’s largest multispecialty group.  Baystate Medical Center is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • As our inaugural Division Chief of Rheumatology, partner with our Chair of Medicine and other key stakeholders in the creation of a new academic division that will span across our system.
  • Develop a strategy for meeting community need, oversee clinical operations, and lead recruitment efforts to build an academic-focused team. Identify opportunities for growth of the division’s clinical, educational, and scholarly programs. 
  • Join our 2 employed rheumatologists. Collaborate closely with medical specialties, physician therapy and rehab providers.  Promote a culture of engagement and respect within our multidisciplinary team and facilitate strong relationships with leadership to advocate for the needs of patients, providers, and the division. 
  • Baystate enjoys a strong partnership with New England Orthopedic Surgeons, the regional leader of subspecialty orthopedic surgery with 18 physicians and 29 APPs.
  • While the division will be primarily ambulatory, there is a need to develop an inpatient consult service at Baystate Medical Center. Baystate has 4 infusion suites across our organization. 
  • Develop the next generation of clinicians by delivering comprehensive education to internal medicine and med/ped residents, medical students and other learners. Faculty members will have an academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate.
  • This position is 0.75 FTE clinical with 0.25 FTE protected administrative time.

QUALIFICATIONS:  ABMS BC in Rheumatology.  Minimum of 5 years’ experience with evidence of progressive management responsibilities in an academic department.   Demonstrated leadership experience initiating and maintaining successful operational goals in the areas of safety, quality, patient experience, value and leadership. 

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE:

  • Compensation plan includes base salary and incentive compensation
  • Robust relocation package and starting bonus
  • Transparent and equitable promotional practices
  • Immediate access to paid time off
  • Lucrative 403b match and 457b plan
  • Professional development and mentorship
  • Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more
  • Baystate Health is a not-for-profit organization and eligible for the US Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. 

YOU BELONG AT BAYSTATE. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.  We are committed to increasing diverse representation among leadership, providers, and all roles across our organization through changes in policies, procedures, and practices to build equity across the organization. 

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.



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