Opportunity: Rheumatologist
 Opportunity Details
Posted Start Date: ASAP
Specialty: Rheumatology
Other Specialties Considered:  
Location: Loma Linda, CA, USA
Job Position Code: 1510  
Openings: 1
J1/H1B Visa? H1B Accepted
Location Overview:

Loma Linda is located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beach cities, skiing, hiking and a variety of other outdoor activities. This region also has excellent private and public school systems.


 Offer Details
Other Benefits:

Competitive Benefit Package Provided.


 Job Description

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of  Rheumatology is seeking faculty candidates who want to devote their careers to academic medicine. We are open to interviewing candidates of varying stages of careers and interests. We do have a particular interest in individuals with interest in doing scholarly work, certification in ultrasound and bone densitometry, or have additional training or degrees in education, quality improvement and public health/health services. 

There are many teaching and research opportunities at our institution. Our 2-year fellowship program has five fellows.  We run clinical trials, and collaborate with scientists in other areas namely health disparities, health services, medical education, and translational science. We run a Fracture Liaison Service and a bone densitometry unit.We have ultrasound machines that allow us to engage in musculoskeletal, parotid, lung and vasculitis ultrasound at most sites.  We run own clinic-based infusion center which we are currently expanding.

The Division of Rheumatology provides inpatient and outpatient services not only to the Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC), but also at federally qualified health centers associated with Riverside University Health System and the Social Action Community Health clinic of San Bernardino County. We also have an academic affiliation with the Loma Linda Veterans Affairs Hospital.

This opportunity is not eligible for a J1 Waiver.
 Contact Information
Contact: The Physician Recruitment Team

Email: RecruitMD@llu.edu

 Practice Information
Practice Name: LLU Faculty Medical Group
Year Established: 1995
Number of physicians in group: 950+
History of group / practice:

For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. Today we are building a new hospital and expanding our children’s hospital to continue meeting the health needs of our community. The new towers will be state-of-the-art, allowing for the newest advances in technology and patient care. We are also greatly expanding and enhancing our already robust research enterprise through a new collaborative research center and program endowments. 

Philosophy of the group:

Loma Linda has long been a leader in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Christian organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

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