Physician - Rheumatology

Houston, TX

Specialty Rheumatology
Profession Physician

Build the Practice You Want—Without Corporate Medicine

CLS Health is Houston's largest physician-owned and physician-led multispecialty group, with 300+ providers across 35+ locations throughout the Greater Houston area.

We're seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Rheumatologists who value autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth. Whether you're an experienced physician or completing fellowship, CLS Health provides the support, resources, and flexibility to help you build a thriving rheumatology practice while practicing medicine on your terms.


What We Offer

  • Uncapped productivity incentives

  • No RVU-based compensation model

  • Clear and transparent partnership track

  • Physician-owned and physician-led organization

  • Full financial transparency with real-time practice performance data

  • Established referral network across 35+ locations throughout Greater Houston

  • Comprehensive operational support including billing, credentialing, HR, marketing, and staffing

  • Ancillary income opportunities

  • 401(k) with employer match


Why Rheumatologists Choose CLS Health

Physician Autonomy

  • Practice medicine without corporate interference

  • Maintain control over clinical decision-making

  • Flexible scheduling and practice structure

  • Build your rheumatology practice and patient panel your way

Built-In Referral Network

Benefit from a strong internal referral system across a large multispecialty organization and collaborate with physicians in:

  • Primary Care

  • Internal Medicine

  • Family Medicine

  • Orthopedics

  • Endocrinology

  • Nephrology

  • Neurology

  • Pulmonology

  • Gastroenterology

  • And many more specialties

Focus on Patient Care

Our experienced support teams handle the administrative workload, including:

  • Billing and coding

  • Credentialing

  • Compliance

  • Human Resources

  • Marketing

  • Staffing

  • Practice operations

This allows you to spend more time caring for patients and less time managing paperwork.

Long-Term Growth

  • Transparent partnership opportunities

  • Leadership and medical director pathways

  • Program development opportunities

  • Potential real estate investment opportunities within CLS Health locations


Position Overview

  • 100% outpatient rheumatology

  • Diagnose and manage a broad range of rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions

  • Evaluate and treat patients with arthritis, inflammatory and connective tissue disorders, and other musculoskeletal conditions

  • Long-term management of chronic rheumatologic conditions

  • Collaborative, team-based practice environment

  • Seamless access to primary care physicians and specialists for coordinated patient care

  • Utilize eClinicalWorks (ECW) for patient documentation and care management


Qualifications

  • MD or DO

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology

  • Completion of an accredited Rheumatology Fellowship

  • Texas Medical License (or eligibility to obtain)

  • Strong commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


Why Houston?

Houston is one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets in the country and offers:

  • No state income tax

  • Affordable cost of living

  • Diverse, vibrant communities

  • Excellent public and private schools

  • World-renowned Texas Medical Center

  • Two major international airports

  • Easy access to Galveston, the Texas coast, and year-round outdoor activities


Why CLS Health?

At CLS Health, you're more than an employee—you become part of a physician-led organization that values transparency, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth. We provide the infrastructure, referral network, and operational support so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care while building a successful, long-term rheumatology practice.

If you're looking for a physician-owned organization that prioritizes autonomy, growth, and partnership, we'd love to connect with you.