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How much do consultant rheumatologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for consultant rheumatologist in Chicago, IL is $323,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $282,500.00 and $364,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Consultant Rheumatologist vs Rheumatology Registrar?

AspectConsultant RheumatologistRheumatology Registrar
CredentialsMedical degree, specialty training, consultant certificationMedical degree, specialty training, registrar level
Work EnvironmentSenior clinician, leads clinics, manages complex casesTraining role, assists senior doctors, handles less complex cases
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, private practicesHospitals, teaching hospitals, training programs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, career progression, qualificationsTraining pathway, experience, career development

The main difference between a Consultant Rheumatologist and a Rheumatology Registrar is experience and seniority. Consultants are fully qualified specialists leading patient care, while registrars are in training, gaining experience under supervision. Both roles require medical degrees and specialty training, but consultants have completed all training stages and hold certification to independently manage complex cases.

What challenges do consultant rheumatologists face in managing patient care?

Consultant Rheumatologists often encounter challenges such as diagnosing complex autoimmune conditions, managing long-term treatment plans, and coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with varied needs. These challenges are typically addressed by staying up-to-date with the latest clinical guidelines, collaborating closely with other specialists (like physiotherapists and immunologists), and maintaining open communication with patients to ensure adherence and monitor for side effects. Regular participation in team meetings and case discussions also helps in sharing insights and improving patient outcomes.

What is a consultant rheumatologist?

Consultant Rheumatologists are specialist doctors who diagnose and manage diseases that affect the joints, muscles, and bones, such as arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune conditions. They have advanced training in rheumatology after completing general medical education and often work in hospitals or clinics. Their role includes providing expert advice, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals to help patients manage chronic and complex musculoskeletal conditions.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a consultant rheumatologist?

To thrive as a Consultant Rheumatologist, you need in-depth medical knowledge of rheumatic diseases, clinical decision-making skills, and a medical degree with specialist training and board certification in rheumatology. Familiarity with diagnostic imaging, laboratory analysis, electronic health records, and rheumatology-specific tools is essential. Excellent communication, empathy, and leadership skills distinguish top practitioners in managing complex cases and coordinating multidisciplinary care. These competencies are crucial to provide accurate diagnoses, effective treatment plans, and holistic patient-centered care in a demanding medical specialty.
Infographic showing various Consultant Rheumatologist job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $323,200 per year, or $155.4 per hour.

Senior Clinical Content Consultant - Pharmacist (autoimmune and inflammatory diseases)

Wolters Kluwer

Chicago, IL • Remote

$122K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

LOCATION: Remote U.S. locations

*** Please include your publications on your CV ***

OVERVIEW

You will participate in the development and maintenance of detailed and specialized clinical content to support proprietary domestic and international databases. You will ensure consistency with information curated by other Wolters Kluwer Health Products, and apply advanced clinical experience and knowledge of statistics, and research principles when evaluating and interpreting scientific literature and other evidence. You will couple clinical experience with synthesis of evidence to determine appropriate, meaningful inclusion of new information in referential or data-driven clinical decision support databases. You will assess and mitigate risks of drug therapy and clinical decision support based on knowledge of pharmacotherapy as well as disease/condition and patient-specific variables. You are responsible for creating and revising high quality drug information (referential/embedded) consistent with the format and structure of the databases as well as expected behavior of the data when coupled with software logic in Wolters Kluwer Health products. This includes participation in creation of rules and value sets as well as maintenance of and mapping to standard terminologies to support our expert solutions. A pharmacy or other clinical degrees are required; specialty is preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Creates and maintains clinical content focused on autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, with emphasis on biologic and immunologic agents. Applies advanced clinical expertise to analyze and synthesize evidence from peer-reviewed literature, treatment guidelines, and product labeling. Expertise in rheumatology/dermatology and partners with other therapeutic area subject matter experts) to ensure disease-specific accuracy, while contributing across multiple therapeutic areas where treatments overlap.
  • Conducts peer review of content development (e.g., professional drug monographs, projects).
  • Maintains external expert consultant relationships to facilitate qualification and synthesis of content and provide expert opinion.
  • Participates in reconciliation of content across referential databases and other database maintenance projects.
  • Represents WKH-Clinical Solutions in a positive, professional, and customer-focused manner.
  • Applies clinical experience and knowledge of statistics, and research principles when evaluating and interpreting scientific literature and other evidence.
  • Couples clinical experience with synthesis of evidence to determine appropriate, meaningful inclusion of new information in referential or data-driven clinical decision support databases.
  • Assesses and mitigates risks of drug therapy and clinical decision support based on knowledge of pharmacotherapy as well as disease/condition and patient-specific variables.
  • Responsible for creating and revising high quality drug information (referential/embedded) consistent with the format and structure of the databases.
  • Participates/collaborates in the transformation and/or review of content transformed between referential sources and defined content structures for embedded datasets.
  • Submits work for collaborative peer review and responds appropriately to comments and feedback.
  • Critically, professionally, and thoroughly reviews the work of others to prompt improvements in clarity, consistency, accuracy, and accessibility to information across the spectrum of healthcare providers.
  • Understands the use of the data by customers and factors this awareness into decisions. Identifies and corrects omissions or quality issues in the content.
  • Participates in discussions on issues and identifies creative ways to solve problems and/or mitigate risks.
  • Assists with development and implementation of content updates with adherence to policies/procedures and best practices for high quality work.
  • Clearly articulates WKH policies and processes.
  • Achieves productivity by consistently meeting deadlines as defined in the Content Priority Policy and by meeting departmental and individual goals.
  • Maintains currency in practice domain as well as industry knowledge via reading, attendance at professional meetings/educational conferences, and other activities.
  • Develops and maintains professional relationships.
  • Shares information and expertise with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Participates in the process of new product development or enhancements.
  • Provides input for product design from a clinical perspective.
  • Participates in the design and enhancement of tools used to manage content.
  • Responds promptly to marketing and sales feedback (when appropriate) to introduce new information and/or concepts into the database.
  • Provides a high level of customer service by offering customer and client support on an as needed basis, as well as responds in a timely and accurate manner to queries regarding content.
  • Understands the needs and expectations of the assessment and validation of client problem.
  • Ensures quality responses (written and verbal) to customer inquiries.
  • Works with other departments and authors to improve data/products and their appeal to selected segments of the market as requested. Produces timely and accurate reports.
  • Participates in the collection of data regarding updates (source, nature of update, and timing of response/integration) and reliably maintains data in existing workflow tools.
  • Facilitates the documentation and reporting of quality issues per corporate policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Pharm.D.; specialty pharmacotherapy residency such as specialty pharmacy, rheumatology, autoimmune diseases.

Experience:

  • 7+ years including clinical practice experience in the areas of Immunology/rheumatology/dermatology.
  • PGY-2 Residency completion (eg, Ambulatory care)

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

  • Pharmacy Licensein any U.S. jurisdiction
  • Board certification (e.g., BCPS) preferred
  • Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) credential a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite

TRAVEL: 10 % to conferences; other may vary based on area of content development

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Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you-not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

$144,500.00 - $258,300.00 USDThis role is eligible for Bonus.

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.


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