Telehealth Rheumatologist — Tele-Rheumatology

About the Opportunity
MindCare Solutions is seeking a board-certified Rheumatologist to join our growing Tele-Rheumatology service line, supporting Acute Care hospital partners. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a new specialty service from the ground up, bringing timely rheumatologic expertise to hospitals facing significant specialist shortages nationwide.

Licensure: MO, CO

Schedule: PRN

Compensation: negotiable

Why This Role Matters
The American College of Rheumatology projects a 31% decline in practicing rheumatologists by 2030, against a 138% increase in demand. Hospitals are struggling to provide timely specialist care for complex inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. MindCares Tele-Rheumatology program bridges that gap, connecting hospital care teams with board-certified rheumatologists on demand, 24/7, through our telehealth platform and Care Navigation Hub.

Scope of Practice

• Tele-Rheumatology services, on demand, 24/7/365
• Inflammatory arthritis evaluation and management
• Autoimmune and connective tissue disease workup
• Biologic therapy initiation and monitoring
• Inpatient flare management and discharge planning
• Inpatient, ED, and outpatient access across Acute Care facilities
• The specific case mix will vary by facility; the ideal candidate is comfortable managing a broad range of inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatologic conditions across inpatient settings.

Consultation Model

• Live video for complex or urgent presentations
• Asynchronous review of labs, imaging, and notes for routine consults
• Recommendations documented directly in the facilitys EMR
• Routine consult turnaround within defined service levels, with urgent escalation pathways for acute flares and time-sensitive presentations

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Rheumatology (ABIM or equivalent)
• Active, unrestricted medical license(s); willingness to obtain additional state licensure as needed
• Experience managing inpatient and outpatient rheumatologic conditions
• Comfortable practicing in a telehealth/virtual care model
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with hospital-based care teams

What MindCare Offers

• Opportunity to be part of a new, growing specialty service line from the ground up
• Flexible, remote telehealth practice model
• Support from MindCares 24/7 Care Navigation Hub for consult coordination and escalation management
• Competitive per-encounter and/or hourly compensation models
• Credentialing and licensure support

About MindCare Solutions
MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings.

We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.