Physician - Rheumatology

Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s most distinguished academic medical centers, announces a search for the Chair, Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases. The Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases is one of six Departments within the Medical Specialty Institute, guiding rheumatologic care across all Cleveland Clinic markets, including direct reports in Ohio and Florida. The Medical Specialty Institute also includes the Departments of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Genetics & Genomics, and Kidney Medicine. By integrating care across disciplines, the caregivers in the MSI create personalized treatment plans that enhance outcomes and improve lives.

The Cleveland Clinic Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases is consistently among the highest ranked in the nation. The members of the highly subspecialized Department are pioneers in the management of autoimmune diseases, arthritis, vasculitis and bone metabolism disorders. Its research-driven care model leads to excellent outcomes for patients with even the most complex conditions.

The Department includes 58 physicians and 15 Advanced Practice Providers in Ohio and Florida, with services spanning 12 practice locations. The Department is comprised of ten programs, several established in partnership with other Departments at Cleveland Clinic: General Rheumatology, Arthritis, Vasculitis Care and Research, Fasenmyer Center for Clinical Immunology, Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease, Lupus Program for Clinical Care and Research, Rheumatic Lung Disease Program, Inflammatory Ocular Disease Program, CNS Inflammatory Diseases Program and Sarcoidosis Program. Training offerings include a Rheumatology fellowship program and a vasculitis fellowship.

The Department maintains robust research activity, including preclinical and clinical research, in conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Research Center labs in Cleveland Clinic Research. Cleveland Clinic Research, with 235 independent laboratories, is at the forefront of discovery science, fosters translational research, and accelerates innovation for patient care.  Cleveland Clinic Research is undergoing an exciting period of strategic expansion with major new initiatives including the Center for Therapeutics Discovery, the Center for Microbiome and Human Health, and a new enterprise-wide biorepository.

The ideal candidate will be nationally recognized for their experience and achievements in clinical care, teaching, and research. Applicants should have a record of excellence in mentoring and career development of faculty and trainees. Operational experience and programmatic development are also key success factors.

The Chair of the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases reports directly to the Chief of the Medical Specialties Institute. Alignment with the strategy of the Medical Specialty Institute and of Cleveland Clinic is essential for the department’s smooth operation. The Chair will also set the vision for clinical care, research, education, and innovation for Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases in all markets, motivate and encourage providers to accomplish results through relationship building and diplomacy, and support a safe and engaging work environment for caregivers within the department. 

A faculty appointment at a rank that matches their experience is available at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Board Certification and eligibility for licensure in the State of Ohio are required. 

Interested candidates are to submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three references to: 

Daniel Culver, DO

Chair, Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases Search Committee

Chair, Division of Pulmonary Medicine

[email protected]

Kathryn Bee

Office of Physician Recruitment

[email protected]