Rheumatologist, NW Ohio | $300K Base–$500K+| Flexible 2–5 Day Schedule | Mayo Clinic Care Network

Blanchard Valley Health System is seeking a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join a highly collaborative, physician-led team in Findlay, Northwest Ohio – member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Highlights

• Flexible schedule: 2–5 days per week (4, 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts)
• 100% outpatient practice (optional inpatient opportunities for additional income)
• Light call: Approximately 1 phone call per month
• Strong support model:
  • 2 part-time physicians
  • 24/7 hospitalist coverage
  • Care team model
  • Medical staff of 750 providers across 54 specialties
• Physician-led culture: High autonomy with influence over clinical decisions
• Independent, non-profit system: Local decision-making with minimal bureaucracy
• Modern practice setting: Located in a new Wellness Park alongside orthopedics, PM&R, therapy services, and imaging

Compensation

• $300,000 guaranteed base salary (continues beyond initial 2-year contract)
• Total compensation potential: $300K–$500K+
• Quarterly productivity bonus: $62 per wRVU (uncapped)
• Sign-on bonus: $30,000
• Student loan assistance: $100,000
• PTO: 5 weeks
• CME: $5,000 annually
• Relocation: $10,000
• Retirement: 403(b) with 4% match
• Full benefits package + PSLF-eligible employer

Practice Details

• Average patient volume: ~18 patients/day
• Visit structure:
  • New patients: ~40 minutes
  • Follow-ups: ~20 minutes
• Patient mix:
  • Initially new-patient heavy
  • Balanced panel by ~3 months
• Ramp-up period: Up to 90 days (most physicians choose too fill schedules within ~1 month)
• wRVU per visit: ~2.15 (aligned with MGMA benchmarks)
• Patient sourcing: Fully supported by established referral network—no need to self-generate volume

Location

• Safe, family-friendly, top-ranked micropolitan in the U.S. with low cost of living (~8% below U.S. average)
• Convenient access to Toledo, Detroit, Columbus, and Cleveland
• Home to major employers including Marathon Petroleum (HQ) and Whirlpool Corporation
• Academic presence with the University of Findlay and Owens Community College

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is more than a hospital. It’s the way we bring our values - Integrity, Compassion, Skill, Collaboration, Innovation & Humor - to life. BVHS is a nonprofit, integrated regional health system based in Findlay, a unique micropolitan community and the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio. We serve an eight-county region and provide comprehensive services to over 4,000 patients each day. As one of only 45 members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our physicians can consult with Mayo Clinic specialists to provide second opinions at no cost to patients. 

BVHS Specialties: Allergy & Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, EMS & Ambulance Services, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Hospice & Palliative Care, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Physician Medicine & Rehabilitation, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Senior Care Services, Sports Medicine, Urgent Care, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care.

• Findlay Hospital, 150-bed, 16-bed ICU, 18-bed CCU, Level III Trauma Center, Level III ODH Heart Care Center, 12-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Level II Special Care Nursery 32 weeks+
• Bluffton Hospital, 25-bed, specialty clinics, 24-hour ED, diagnostic services, outpatient surgery/procedures
• Findlay Surgery Center, freestanding facility, 4 ORs, 2 endoscopy suites, procedure rooms
• Precision Surgery Program, four da Vinci® Surgical Robots with da Vinci® Table Motion
• Cerner/Oracle Health EMR fully integrated in both inpatient and ambulatory settings
• AI-assisted clinical documentation

BVHS Services Highlight

• Cancer Care
• Cardiology - HeartCare
• Orthopedics
• Outpatient Services
• Senior Living
• Wellness Park
• Women's Health
• Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• Home Health Services
• Hospice
• Pharmacy
• Online Self-Scheduling

Accreditations and Recognitions

• Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation and Quality - Joint Commission
• Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Stroke Centers - Joint Commission
• Heart-Check mark Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers - American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• Oncology Services Accreditation - American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• Gold Seal of Accreditation - American College of Radiology (ACR)
• #1 Hospital in Ohio for Surgical Care - Healthgrades (2026)
• World’s Best Hospitals - Newsweek (2026)
• America's Best-In-State Hospitals - Newsweek (2026)
• America’s Best Nursing Homes - Newsweek’s (2026)
• Top 50 Hospitals for Surgical Care - Becker’s Hospital Review (2025)

Just south of Lake Erie, the dynamic city of Findlay awaits—a place to both work and thrive! Consistently ranked a top micropolitan in the U.S., Findlay combines affordability, a thriving economy, top-rated schools, and a welcoming, family-friendly environment—making it a place where careers soar and life truly thrives.

Downtown Findlay pulses with energy: unique restaurants, craft breweries, boutique shops, and a pedestrian-friendly Main Street. Enjoy live performances at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts or Fort Findlay Playhouse, and experience community events like Oktoberfest, Boogie on the Block, Rally in the Alley, and ArtWalk—sipping a beverage in the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) as you go.

• Career Growth: Opportunities in higher education, healthcare, business, retail, and agriculture. Top employers include Marathon Petroleum, Whirlpool, and University of Findlay, plus international companies from nine countries.
• Affordable, Family-Friendly Living: Low cost of housing, top-rated schools, and welcoming neighborhoods.
• Prime Location: Convenient access to I-75, just 40 minutes south of Toledo, with I-80 and major airports nearby.