Pediatric - Rheumatology Physician
Company: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Hiring Department The University of Missouri School of Medicine,
Department of Pediatrics Job Description The University of Missouri
School of Medicine -Department of Pediatrics Academic Pediatric
Rheumatologist - Faculty & Leadership Opportunities The Department
of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking
Pediatric Rheumatologists. With the opening of the new Children's
Hospital, Pediatric Rheumatologists' will play an important role in
maintaining the position of the division as market leader in the
region and in planning the expansion of outreach services across
the state. The Department of Pediatrics is growing under the
leadership of Dr. Laura Hesemann and this is an opportunity to join
her leadership team and grow the rheumatology division. About MU
Healthcare: In the past decade, MU Healthcare is the market leader
in our region, serving 25 counties and a total population of
800,000 and growing. We have six hospitals, more than 50 clinics
and multiple affiliations that improve patient access. Amid the
pandemic, we opened a new primary care clinic, committed to
building another and broke ground on a new seven-story Children's
Hospital which will also include birthing suites and women's care.
We provide more than 80 specialties and subspecialties and offer
the region's only Children's hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center,
Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level IV Epilepsy Center. About
Columbia: Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from
picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and
superb shopping. Columbia is "more than a college town" and
"surprisingly sophisticated." • Rated as one of the Top 10 most
livable college towns in America by July 2022 • Most affordable
outdoorsy paces to live by June 2022 • of the Best Places to Live
in the US from CBS News April 2022 • 20% Population growth since
2016, low cost of living and great schools If you are ready to
explore your next career move, please contact Lori Schutte - text
or phone or email Employees of the University of Missouri and
University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public
Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications: MD/DO degree, and board certification/eligibility
is required Application Materials Be prepared to upload a CV.
Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University
benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers
a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and
vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at .
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal
Opportunity Employer . To request ADA accommodations, please call
the Director of Accessibility and ADA at .
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