We're Health First Medical Group - the largest physician-led healthcare organization on Florida's Space Coast - and we're hiring a Rheumatologist (MD/DO, BE/BC) for a high-demand outpatient practice in Melbourne, Florida. This is not a start-from-scratch situation; it's a you-will-be-busy-quickly, fully supported high-growth practice with strong infrastructure already in place.
Job Overview
Translation: you get autonomy + infrastructure (not one or the other). The Quick Snapshot (aka why physicians are clicking this) includes:
Outpatient Rheumatology position in Melbourne, Florida
Monday‑Friday schedule (weekends are yours)
Employed by Health First Medical Group
Fast ramp‑up in a growing coastal community
Low call burden (approximately 1:3 practice call)
Full administrative, MA, and authorization support
Diverse patient population and strong referral base
Board Certified or Board Eligible required
Florida license (or eligibility) required
Typical Week
Monday: Clinic (supported, structured, not chaotic)
Tuesday: Clinic + built‑in admin time
Wednesday: Clinic (steady flow, established referrals)
Thursday: Clinic + documentation support
Friday: Wrap‑up + head into the weekend early
Saturday: Beach, boating, fishing, or nothing at all
Sunday: Same again
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary
Production bonus opportunity
Welcome bonus
Relocation assistance
$6,500 CME allowance
30 PTO days + 5 CME days
Full malpractice coverage + 5‑year tail
Health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage
Retirement savings options
And more (the good kind, not filler)
Why This Rheumatology Job Is Different
High‑demand specialty market in Florida's Space Coast
Built‑in referral network across 50+ specialties
Physician‑led system where decisions aren't buried in bureaucracy
Stable, growing health system with 4 hospitals and 500+ providers
Culture recently recognized by Forbes as a Top Large Employer
About Health First Medical Group
We are the oldest and largest multispecialty physician group on Florida's Space Coast, delivering care across more than 50 specialties.
Physician‑led
System‑supported
Community‑rooted
Growth‑focused
Why Physicians Move Here (and Stay)
Miles of Atlantic beaches
Year‑round boating, fishing, surfing
Kennedy Space Center rocket launches (yes, real ones)
Top‑ranked public schools in Florida
No state income tax
Easy access to Orlando, airports, and entertainment
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