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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief of rheumatology in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Chief of Rheumatology, you need board certification in rheumatology, extensive clinical experience, and strong leadership abilities, typically supported by an MD or DO degree. Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, advanced diagnostic tools, and current rheumatology treatment protocols is essential. Exceptional communication, strategic decision-making, and team management skills help foster collaboration and drive departmental success. These competencies are crucial for delivering high-quality patient care, leading a multidisciplinary team, and advancing clinical and academic objectives in rheumatology.

What does a Chief of Rheumatology do?

A Chief of Rheumatology is a senior physician who leads the rheumatology department within a hospital or medical institution. They are responsible for overseeing clinical care, guiding research initiatives, managing staff, and ensuring high standards of patient treatment for conditions such as arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune disorders. In addition, they often participate in teaching medical students and residents, developing departmental policies, and collaborating with other medical specialties to provide comprehensive patient care.

What is the difference between Chief Of Rheumatology vs Rheumatologist?

AspectChief Of RheumatologyRheumatologist
CredentialsMedical degree, board certification, leadership experienceMedical degree, board certification in rheumatology
Work EnvironmentHospital or clinic leadership, administrative dutiesClinical practice, patient care
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare organizations, academic institutionsPrivate practices, hospitals, clinics

The Chief Of Rheumatology oversees clinical operations and team management, focusing on administrative and strategic roles. In contrast, a Rheumatologist primarily provides direct patient care, diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases. Both roles require specialized training, but the Chief Of Rheumatology combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities.

What are the primary challenges a Chief of Rheumatology faces in balancing clinical care with administrative responsibilities?

A Chief of Rheumatology often must strike a balance between providing high-quality patient care and managing departmental operations. This includes overseeing staff, optimizing workflow, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, all while maintaining a personal clinical caseload. Effective delegation, strong organizational skills, and clear communication are essential to succeed in this role. Additionally, Chiefs are often involved in mentoring junior staff and driving research initiatives, making time management and leadership critical to navigating these challenges.
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Division Chief of Rheumatology

Division Chief of Rheumatology

Tufts Medicine

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

At Tufts Medicine, you'll 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 that's accessible, empowering and, most of all, human.
Tufts 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 Medicine's 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 Division's 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:
  • The Department of Medicine places compassion, innovation, collegiality, diversity, ethics and caring for each other and our patients at the forefront of what we do.
  • You will join a thriving environment of faculty scholarship in quality, medical education and research.
  • We foster a work environment that is flexible and in-tune with the desires of a modern workforce, with the understanding that outside of work you have a life to balance.
  • The Division of Rheumatology is experiencing growth across numerous programs including collaboration with programs with infectious disease, pulmonary (scleroderma and ILD), nephrology (SLE and vasculitis), dermatology (psoriatic arthritis), orthopedics, and works closely with the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology for transition from children to adult care.
  • We are the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine. The Division Chief holds an Endowed Chair within TUSM for academic and administrative roles: in this role, you will serve as the Natalie V. Zucker and Milton O. Zucker Chair in Rheumatology. Our close relationship with TUSM allows the Chief and faculty access to the resources to build excellence in education and research, contributing to the School's missions of diversity, community impact, and health equity.
  • As part of the larger Tufts Medicine ecosystem, the successful candidate will contribute to shaping the future with an integrated plan for community and academic care in Rheumatology with our partners at MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lowell General Hospital and the Tufts Medicine Integrated Network consisting of 2,300 employed and independent physicians.

Department Leadership:
  • William Harvey, MD, MSc, FACR currently serves the role of Interim Chief, Division of Rheumatology in addition to his roles as Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Tufts Medicine and Co-Director; Tufts CTSI Informatics Program.
  • Dr. Karen Freund, MD, MPH, Chair and Sheldon M. Wolff Professor, TUSM, Physician-in-Chief, Tufts Medical Center, leads the Department of Medicine and oversees leadership for the Division of Rheumatology along with nine other Divisions within the Department.

How you'll transform patient care:
  • Recruit, oversee and mentor a growing team of Rheumatology specialists.
  • Work collaboratively with other Divisions and Departments to build new clinical care initiatives.
  • Serve as an attending physician on Rheumatology fellow and resident- supported consultation service.
  • Oversee clinical supervision of advanced care practitioners, fellows, residents and medical students.
  • Enhance, build and participate in quality programs for the Division and the Department of Medicine.
  • How you'll impact the academic mission:
  • Recruit and oversee a growing team with a commitment to clinical investigation and medical education.
  • Develop and build a vision for interdisciplinary and translational research within the Division.
  • Oversee with the Program Director a vibrant and engaged Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program.
  • Shape the future of our Internal Medicine residency program. A passion for teaching is essential.
  • Advance the learning environment for medical students at Tufts University School of Medicine, in clinical excellence, professionalism, and scholarship.

Who you are:
  • You are a team player who is excited to work cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world-class patient satisfaction.
  • You have worked in an academic setting, with leadership roles that display your ability to oversee a bustling Division
  • You have prior experience in personnel oversight, with strong interpersonal skills to lead and inspire a system with a growth mindset
  • You are supportive of the academic mission, while finding routes to weave our care into our integral community-based settings and partnerships
  • You are a champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives as set out by the department and the organization
  • You are passionate about building collaborative and interdisciplinary work, demonstrating strong working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams
  • 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:
The salary range for this position is $266,800.00 to $320,532.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.
At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.
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.

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