Rheumatology Physician

Position Details: Rheumatology Physician

Onvida Healthcare | Yuma, Arizona

This opportunity features comprehensive, bread-and-butter Rheumatology practice with a strong focus on high-quality patient care, clinical autonomy, and a collaborative, team-based care environment.

About Us:

Onvida Health is an award-winning leader in healthcare innovation and quality. A 430-bed,

Medicare certified acute care hospital supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team

committed to deliver exceptional, patient- and family-centered care with over 40

ambulatory clinics. Serving Southwest Arizona, we are the only full-service acute care hospital

of our size between San Diego and Phoenix, providing comprehensive services to a growing

population of approximately 217,000 year-round residents, with an additional 100,000

residents during the winter season.

As a clinical partner in the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and Affiliation and academic support from The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Midwestern University physicians have access to evidence-based resources and specialty expertise to support excellent outcomes and professional practice.

About the Position:

• Full-time, hospital-employed outpatient position
• Monday–Friday outpatient clinic schedule
• Supportive leadership with dedicated division and work–life balance
• Established service line with a collaborative, experienced care team
• 100% own-case practice with a broad, bread-and-butter case mix.
• No formal Emergency Department call
• Physicians manage their own patient panels
• Inpatient consults are managed outside of scheduled clinic hours
• Strong referral network across primary and specialty services
• Advanced diagnostic and imaging services available

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salaried compensation
• Productivity and annual quality incentives
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowance up to $5,000 annually
• Professional fees, licensure & DEA reimbursement up to $2,500
• 401(k) with employer match up to 5% plus 457(b) retirement plan
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Lifestyle spending account ($800 annually) and wellness incentive
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 35 Days Paid Time Off and 6 Days Paid Holiday Time
• J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship available

Requirements:

• Must be American Board Certified/Eligible
• MD or DO Degree
• Residency/fellowship trained from an accredited program
• Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Onvida Health

Why Choose Yuma:

• Warm, friendly, and down-to-earth community
• Consistently ranked among the Top 10 most affordable places to live
• Sunniest place on earth with approximately 350 days of sunshine
• Known as the Winter Vegetable Capital of the World
• Abundant outdoor activities year-round
• Ideally located under three hours from both San Diego, California and Phoenix, Arizona
• Strong military presence including MCAS Yuma and Yuma Proving Ground

Shaping the Future of Care in Southwest Arizona:

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your career in a supportive, provider-led environment. Be part of our exciting growth as we expand access to care through a new micro-hospital and outpatient clinics opening near the border in 2027—serving border communities while shaping the future of healthcare in Southwest Arizona.

Contact me today and take the first step towards joining our amazing team!

Provider Recruiter, Cynthia Heredia | [email protected] | [email protected]