RHEUMATOLOGY JOB IN FLORIDA | NO STATE INCOME TAX | COASTAL LIFESTYLE + STRONG SUPPORT at Health First Medical Group in Melbourne, Florida

Rheumatologist (MD/DO, BE/BC)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. This is a you-will-be-busy-quickly, fully supported, high-growth practice with strong infrastructure already in place.The Quick Snapshot (aka why physicians are clicking this)Outpatient Rheumatology position in Melbourne, FloridaMonday-Friday schedule (your weekends are actually yours)Employed by Health First Medical GroupFast ramp-up in a growing coastal communityLow call burden (approximately 1:3 practice call)Full administrative + MA + authorization supportDiverse patient population and strong referral baseBoard Certified or Board Eligible requiredFlorida license (or eligibility) requiredYour Week (Realistic Version)Monday? Clinic (supported, structured, not chaotic)Tuesday? Clinic + built-in admin timeWednesday? Clinic (steady flow, established referrals)Thursday ? Clinic + documentation supportFriday? Wrap-up + head into the weekend earlySaturday? Beach, boating, fishing, or nothing at allSunday? Same againCompensation + Benefits (Yes, It's Actually Competitive)Competitive base salaryProduction bonus opportunityWelcome bonusRelocation assistance$6,500 CME allowance30 PTO days + 5 CME daysFull malpractice coverage + 5-year tailHealth, dental, vision, life, disability coverageRetirement savings optionsAnd more (the good kind, not filler)Why This Rheumatology Job Is DifferentYou're not walking into a struggling practice. You're stepping into:A high-demand specialty market in Florida's Space CoastA built-in referral network across 50+ specialtiesA physician-led system where decisions aren't buried in bureaucracyA stable, growing health system with 4 hospitals and 500+ providersA culture recently recognized by Forbes as a Top Large EmployerAbout Health First Medical GroupWe are the oldest and largest multispecialty physician group on Florida's Space Coast, delivering care across more than 50 specialties. We are: physician-led, system-supported, community-rooted, growth-focused. Translation: you get autonomy + infrastructure (not one or the other).Why Physicians Move Here (And Stay)This isn't just a job location - it's a lifestyle upgrade:Miles of Atlantic beachesYear-round boating, fishing, surfingKennedy Space Center rocket launches (yes, real ones)Top-ranked public schools in FloridaNo state income taxEasy access to Orlando, airports, and entertainment