About MindCare Solutions MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings.
We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Telehealth Rheumatologist — Tele-Rheumatology
About the Opportunity MindCare Solutions is seeking a board-certified Rheumatologist to join our growing Tele-Rheumatology service line, supporting Acute Care hospital partners. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a new specialty service from the ground up, bringing timely rheumatologic expertise to hospitals facing significant specialist shortages nationwide.
Licensure: MO, CO
Schedule: PRN
Compensation: negotiable
Why This Role Matters The American College of Rheumatology projects a 31% decline in practicing rheumatologists by 2030, against a 138% increase in demand. Hospitals are struggling to provide timely specialist care for complex inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. MindCare's Tele-Rheumatology program bridges that gap, connecting hospital care teams with board-certified rheumatologists on demand, 24/7, through our telehealth platform and Care Navigation Hub.
Scope of Practice
Tele-Rheumatology services, on demand, 24/7/365
Inflammatory arthritis evaluation and management
Autoimmune and connective tissue disease workup
Biologic therapy initiation and monitoring
Inpatient flare management and discharge planning
Inpatient, ED, and outpatient access across Acute Care facilities
The specific case mix will vary by facility; the ideal candidate is comfortable managing a broad range of inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatologic conditions across inpatient settings.
Consultation Model
Live video for complex or urgent presentations
Asynchronous review of labs, imaging, and notes for routine consults
Recommendations documented directly in the facility's EMR
Routine consult turnaround within defined service levels, with urgent escalation pathways for acute flares and time-sensitive presentations
Qualifications
Board-certified in Rheumatology (ABIM or equivalent)
Active, unrestricted medical license(s); willingness to obtain additional state licensure as needed
Experience managing inpatient and outpatient rheumatologic conditions
Comfortable practicing in a telehealth/virtual care model
Strong communication skills for collaborating with hospital-based care teams
What MindCare Offers
Opportunity to be part of a new, growing specialty service line from the ground up
Flexible, remote telehealth practice model
Support from MindCare's 24/7 Care Navigation Hub for consult coordination and escalation management
Competitive per-encounter and/or hourly compensation models
Credentialing and licensure support
MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services operating across multiple clinical settings including hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, and correctional facilities. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, the company delivers comprehensive, end-to-end behavioral health solutions that integrate evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional clinical providers. MindCare Solutions partners with healthcare organizations to enhance mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships. The company is committed to ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve health and well-being in the communities it serves.
