Rheumatologist / Associate Program Director – Rheumatology Fellowship

Location: Newark, Delaware
Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift | Rotating Day/Evening/Morning

ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, is actively recruiting Board Eligible/Board Certified Rheumatologists to join our growing team in Delaware and Maryland. We have two exciting opportunities for motivated clinicians who are passionate about providing exceptional care and advancing academic medicine.

Please apply to this job posting if interested in either position.

Rheumatologist

Join our established rheumatology practice providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered care to help optimize function and well-being. This role offers a balanced mix of outpatient and inpatient practice across our Newark and Wilmington, Delaware campuses and Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland.

Highlights:

• Join an established, collegial group treating the region’s most complex rheumatologic cases
• Broad clinical scope with time for remote appointments
• Teaching opportunities with internal medicine residents and medical students
• Competitive compensation, loan repayment eligibility (PSLF), and sign-on bonus
• Excellent work-life balance within a large, financially sound health system

Associate Program Director – Rheumatology Fellowship

ChristianaCare recently launched its ACGME-accredited Rheumatology Fellowship Program, and we are seeking an academic clinician leader to help shape its success. The Associate Program Director will collaborate with the Program Director and faculty to support all aspects of the fellowship, including curriculum design, mentoring, and ACGME compliance.

Highlights:

• Develop and implement curriculum for the new Rheumatology Fellowship Program
• Mentor and teach fellows, residents, and medical students
• Participate in quality improvement and scholarly activities
• Continue clinical practice within ChristianaCare’s rheumatology division
• Academic appointment and professional growth opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus incentives
• Loan repayment eligibility (PSLF) and sign-on bonus
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b), 457(b), and Defined Contribution Plans with company match
• Generous Time Away from Practice (TAP) for CME and leave
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and fully paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Robust employee wellness program

Why ChristianaCare?

• Led by Dr. Janice Nevin, named among Modern Healthcare’s “50 Most Influential Clinical Executives”
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity & Inclusion
• Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals recipient
• Ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek
• “At ChristianaCare, our mission is simple and profound — we take care of people.”

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health systems, including:

• Three hospitals (1,336 beds total)
• Freestanding Emergency Department, Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Regional Centers of Excellence in Heart & Vascular, Cancer, and Women’s Health
• Extensive network of primary and specialty care

The Delaware Valley offers affordable living, excellent schools, and proximity to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and East Coast beaches — all within 1–3 hours.

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