Build Your Legacy:  New Rheumatology Practice in Columbus, Indiana,

Utilizing access to Cleveland Clinic Connected  Best Practices for Complex Care

Columbus Regional Health, an independent health system with a membership to the Cleveland Clinic Connected program, is seeking a  Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Rheumatologist  to launch a brand-new dedicated Rheumatology practice in Columbus, IN.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a clinical program from the ground up, tailored to your unique practice style and clinical interests.

Columbus Regional Health is dedicated to creating an outstanding patient experience by providing safe, high-quality care rooted in our patient-first culture. Become a part of our mission to enhance the health and well-being of our community!

Why Choose Columbus Regional Health?

At Columbus Regional Health,  our mission drives everything we do . We are dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care and fostering an exceptional experience for every individual and family we serve. As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role in our mission to enhance the health and well-being of our community right here in Southeastern Indiana.

By joining CRH you can tap into a massive, underserved regional market with an established primary care network eager to refer patients to you day one. CRH Rheumatology will be a practice where you can truly focus on your patients, supported by a collaborative team and the resources of a leading healthcare system. You'll provide vital patient care, becoming a trusted healthcare partner within our welcoming community.

Opportunity Highlights

• Competitive compensation & benefit package with a generous recruitment incentive
• 2-year Guarantee
• Annual Program Development Stipend
• On-Site Infusion
• Untapped regional Market with Primary Care Referral Network
• Full Administrative Management
• Access to Cleveland Clinic's knowledge and best practices while still working for an Independent Health System with a supportive and collaborative Leadership Team
• Favorable malpractice state with insurance provided
• Average Medical Staff Retention rate of 97%
• EPIC EMR in office & hospital

Imagine Yourself Here in Columbus, Indiana!

• Exceptional, family-oriented, unexpectedly diverse, and nationally recognized architectural community
• Recreational, shopping, and dining amenities for the whole family
• Columbus, IN was named the safest small town in America for 2024-2025
• Easy access to Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Your Practice at Columbus Regional Health

• Committed to improving local access to care in Columbus and surrounding communities
• Proud of our like-minded physicians & APPs and the high-quality, patient-centered care they offer to ensure a satisfying experience for patients and families
• Focused on maintaining continuity of care
• A team of over 300 providers fostering a tradition of excellence extending to all aspects of care, from routine check-ups to leading-edge surgical procedures
• The hospital provides 24-hour emergency and inpatient services, surgical services, and laboratory and diagnostic services
• Columbus Regional Health Physicians is a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbus Regional Health, a system of physicians, healthcare professionals, out-patient centers and more

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

For immediate consideration and to learn more about this opportunity and the multifaceted benefits of living and working in Columbus, IN, please call, text, or email today:    Pam Bailey, Physician Recruiter 

One clear purpose — to provide the absolute best in patient care

Columbus Regional Health is a 225-bed not-for-profit system serving a 10-county region in southeastern Indiana. We hold a more than 100-year history as the local, independent healthcare provider in our service area. Columbus Regional Health has more than 2,400 employees, 225 physicians on medical staff and 250 volunteers. We provide emergency and surgical services along with comprehensive care in numerous specialty areas. Columbus Regional Health Physicians offers a network of primary and specialty care physicians. Our health system is pleased to offer one, unified electronic medical record system, Epic, for inpatient and outpatient services.

Our culture inspires us to stay abreast of the newest medical technologies and procedures, and to strive for constant improvement. Each member of the Columbus Regional Health family has a unique opportunity every day to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, their families, our community and with each other.

Columbus Regional Health also maintains more than 40 diverse accreditations and certifications for quality, safety and security, privacy and patient experience on an annual basis. As the face of healthcare changes, Columbus Regional Health aims to not only maintain our status as a top healthcare provider in Indiana, but our teams are achieving what it means to provide the best in healthcare on a national level, too.

Some national recognitions include:

• IBM Watson Health named Columbus Regional one of the 50 Top Hospitals for Cardiovascular Care
• Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for outstanding patient-centered medical home practices
• We have a history of numerous distinctions, including the AHA Quest for Quality Prize

Columbus, Indiana , located within Bartholomew County with a population of about 82,000, is a welcoming and culturally diverse design-forward city. Columbus is globally recognized for its modern architecture, urban design, public art, and creative spirit — but what makes it truly special is how livable it feels every day. Here, design is part of the landscape. Downtown is walkable and welcoming. Trails, parks, restaurants, shops, events, and cultural experiences are easy to reach. And the same qualities that make Columbus a memorable place to visit also make it a meaningful place to live.  Whether you are relocating for work, family, retirement, or a fresh start, Columbus offers the rare mix of small-city warmth, big ideas, and everyday convenience.

Columbus has a nationally recognized K-12 public school district, alongside specialized career programs, and a unique multi-institutional higher education campus.

Columbus is ranked sixth in the nation for Architectural Innovation and Design by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), right behind Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington DC. The community is home to seven buildings designated as National Historic Landmarks by the National Park Service and most of structures in the downtown are on the National Register of Historic Places. Columbus is proud to be a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike, and strives to be the best community of its size in the nation.

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