Full-Time Rheumotology Physician Lakewood Health System Staples, Minnesota
Lakewood Health System is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Rheumatology physician to join our growing team in Staples, Minnesota.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of two Rheumatologist with a strong primary care team and a broad range of specialists in close-knit rural community, where physicians have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while practicing with a high degree of collaboration and autonomy.
Position Highlights
- Join an established rheumatology team including two experienced rheumatologists
- Outpatient practice
- Close collaboration with Primary Care infusion, and other specialty services
- Opportunity to build strong working relationships with providers and care teams across the system
- Opportunity to help shape and grow a developing rheumatology program based on the needs of our patients and community
An Opportunity to Help Shape the Future of Rheumatology at Lakewood
This position is about more than providing excellent rheumatology care. It is an opportunity to build relationships across the organization, establish strong communication and collaboration with a variety of teams, and help support patients throughout their care journey.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop meaningful professional relationships with providers and teams throughout Lakewood, including primary care, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, nursing, pharmacy, surgery, radiology, and other specialty services.
This is an opportunity to join a program that has already established a strong foundation while having a direct role in shaping what comes next.
Qualifications - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota
- Strong clinical decision-making skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, relationship-based care
- Interest in providing comprehensive rheumatology care in a rural community
- Interest in collaboration, mentorship, and helping develop a growing rheumatology program
Compensation & Benefits
Lakewood Health System offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive physician compensation
- Employer-paid family health insurance premiums
- Maximum IRS-allowed employer-funded retirement contribution
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Generous CME allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Housing allowance
- Signing bonus
- Paid time off and comprehensive employee benefits
Teaching & Professional Development
Lakewood has a long history of supporting the education and development of future healthcare professionals.
Beginning in 2027, Lakewood will launch a Family Medicine Residency Program in partnership with the University of Minnesota and North Memorial Health, creating additional opportunities for physician teaching and mentorship.
Additional opportunities are available to work with and mentor medical students, physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, and residents.
Why Lakewood?
Lakewood offers a combination of modern care, clinical autonomy, strong team support, and genuine community connection.
Our system allows patients to receive an increasing portion of their care close to home, surrounded by the providers and support team they know and trust.
For physicians, that means the opportunity to practice comprehensive care while becoming an integral part of a growing team.
Come be part of a growing Rheumatology Team where you can make a meaningful difference not only in the lives of your patients, but in the future of rheumatology care for Central Minnesota.
