RHEUMATOLOGY JOB IN FLORIDA | NO STATE INCOME TAX | COASTAL LIFESTYLE + STRONG SUPPORT

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. Quick Snapshot (aka why physicians are clicking this) Outpatient Rheumatology position in Melbourne, Florida Monday‑Friday schedule (your weekends are actually 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 + authorization support Diverse patient population and strong referral base Board Certified or Board Eligible required Florida license (or eligibility) required Your Week (realistic version) 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 (yes, it’s actually competitive) 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 A high‑demand specialty market in Florida's Space Coast A built‑in referral network across 50+ specialties A physician‑led system where decisions aren't buried in bureaucracy A stable, growing health system with 4 hospitals and 500+ providers A 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 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr