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Rheumatologist jobs in Virginia

open rheumatologist jobs in Virginia at . BLS measures a median of $133.91 an hour (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physicians, All Other in Virginia) for physicians, all other here.

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Checked 14 Nov 2026, 07:47 UTC

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Where the rheumatologist jobs are in Virginia

Towns with the most open jobs in this occupation. A town with a page lists every care job open there, by occupation.

What rheumatologists earn in Virginia

The hourly pay open jobs here post, beside what BLS measured people employed in the occupation earned in the state and its metro areas.

Posted on open jobs in Virginia

Too few open jobs here post an hourly rate for a typical range (it takes eight from three employers).

Measured by BLS in Virginia, May 2025

$133.91/hr ($278,530 a year) (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physicians, All Other in Virginia)

Median for physicians, all other, against $127.85 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physicians, All Other, national) for the whole US; 8,480 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physicians, All Other in Virginia) employed in Virginia. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

By metro area

  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$100.34/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV) · 10,650 (source: BLS OEWS, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV) employed
  • Richmond, VA$136.58/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Richmond, VA) · 1,760 (source: BLS OEWS, Richmond, VA) employed
  • Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$128.02/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC) · 1,050 (source: BLS OEWS, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC) employed
  • Charlottesville, VA$137.54/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Charlottesville, VA) · 1,000 (source: BLS OEWS, Charlottesville, VA) employed
  • Roanoke, VAn/a · 460 (source: BLS OEWS, Roanoke, VA) employed
  • Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$59.68/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA) · 140 (source: BLS OEWS, Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA) employed
  • Lynchburg, VA$131.61/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Lynchburg, VA) · 130 (source: BLS OEWS, Lynchburg, VA) employed
  • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA$99.89/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA) · 100 (source: BLS OEWS, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA) employed
  • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA$115.23/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA) · 70 (source: BLS OEWS, Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA) employed
  • Winchester, VA-WV$101.22/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Winchester, VA-WV) · 70 (source: BLS OEWS, Winchester, VA-WV) employed

BLS OEWS May 2025 metropolitan area estimates for Physicians, All Other; areas that cross a state line list every state.

Physicians & Surgeons in Virginia, in our research: median posted pay $187.50 · employers 75 (Physicians & Surgeons job market). Virginia in our research

What physician and surgeon jobs in Virginia offer

Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.

Employers hiring rheumatologists in Virginia

What the job takes

Medical school, an internal medicine residency, then a rheumatology fellowship.

  • License

    Medical licensing exam: USMLE

    State medical board; exam by FSMB and NBME. MD graduates pass it for a state medical license, required in every state

  • License

    Medical licensing exam: COMLEX-USA

    State medical board; exam by NBOME. DO graduates pass it for a state medical license

  • License

    DEA registration

    US Drug Enforcement Administration. Needed to prescribe controlled substances

  • Certification

    Board certification in rheumatology

    American Board of Internal Medicine. Most employers ask for it, or for board eligibility

  • Certification

    Osteopathic board certification (for DOs)

    American Osteopathic Association. The DO route to board certification

Rheumatologist jobs in Virginia: common questions

How much do rheumatologists make in Virginia?

Too few open rheumatologist jobs in Virginia post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $133.91/hr ($278,530 a year) for physicians, all other in Virginia (May 2025), against $127.85 nationally, 27th highest of 51 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

Where in Virginia are the most rheumatologist jobs?

Hampton (2), Alexandria (1), Fairfax (1) and Harrisonburg (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

Who is hiring rheumatologists in Virginia?

By open jobs on this board: Inova (2), Sentara Health (2) and Riverside Health (1). In all, 3 employers have rheumatologist jobs open in Virginia.

Are rheumatologists in demand in Virginia?

5 rheumatologist jobs are open in Virginia today at 3 employers on this board, about 0.6 for every 1,000 rheumatologists employed there (BLS counts 8,480, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of physicians, all other to grow 3.4% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

Which physician and surgeon jobs in Virginia pay weekly?

1 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here says so in its own posting: HBS - Locums: Emergency Medicine Physician - Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center - Nights - Fredricksburg, VA at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions (...to facility basis. Why You Will Love Working for HealthTrust Weekly pay via direct deposit Flexible...).

Which physician and surgeon jobs in Virginia want bilingual staff?

3 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Center Medical Director at InnovAge (Bilingual. ...medicine Completion of post-residency training in geriatric medicine Bilingual InnovAge is...); Physician at InnovAge (Bilingual. ...Completion of post-residency training in geriatric medicine Bilingual InnovAge is dedicated...); Adult Psychiatrist - Outpatient at LifeStance Health (Bilingual: Spanish. ...Newsweek recognized Greatest workplace for Inclusion and Diversity Bi-lingual is a...).

Which physician and surgeon jobs in Virginia offer a sign-on bonus?

11 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician - $20,000 Signing Bonus at Curana Health ($20,000 sign-on bonus); Physician - $50k Sign-on Bonus at Curana Health ($50,000 sign-on bonus); Physician - part time - $35k sign on bonus at Curana Health ($35,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in Virginia.

Which hospitals hiring physician and surgeon jobs in Virginia are Magnet hospitals?

39 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Pediatric Anesthesiologist - Bon Secours St Marys Hospital at North American Partners in Anesthesia (Magnet. ...St. Mary’s was the first community hospital in Richmond to earn the Magnet Recognition for...); Hospital Medicine Physician/Admitter - Sentara Princess Anne Hospital at Sentara Health (Magnet. ...innovation, and excellence in patient care. The hospital is Magnet® designated for nursing...); Part-Time Nocturnist - Sentara Princess Anne Hospital at Sentara Health (Magnet. ...innovation, and excellence in patient care. The hospital is Magnet® designated for nursing...). Every such job in Virginia.

Which physician and surgeon jobs in Virginia offer relocation assistance?

29 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Occupational Health Medical Director at Centra Health (...benefits Student loan repayment program $7,500 CME expenses Up to $15k relocation expenses Required...); Physician at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (...From comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability insurance to relocation assistance and a 401(k)...); Comprehensive Ophthalmologist -Sign-on Bonus + Student Loan Assistance! -Fredericksburg, VA at Eye-to-Eye (...package: Salary + Production Bonus $100,000+ Sign-on Bonus Relocation Reimbursement available $1,000...). Every such job in Virginia.

What do you need to work as a rheumatologist in Virginia?

Medical school, an internal medicine residency, then a rheumatology fellowship. Medical licensing exam: USMLE (State medical board; exam by FSMB and NBME; mD graduates pass it for a state medical license, required in every state), Medical licensing exam: COMLEX-USA (State medical board; exam by NBOME; dO graduates pass it for a state medical license), DEA registration (US Drug Enforcement Administration; needed to prescribe controlled substances), Board certification in rheumatology (American Board of Internal Medicine; most employers ask for it, or for board eligibility) and Osteopathic board certification (for DOs) (American Osteopathic Association; the DO route to board certification). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from Virginia's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

Which hospitals hiring rheumatologists in Virginia have the best Medicare ratings?

Of the employers hiring rheumatologists in Virginia, the hospitals Medicare rates highest (Jul 2026): Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg (Sentara Health, 5 of 5, 84% said nurses always communicated well), Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach (Sentara Health, 5 of 5, 80% said nurses always communicated well), Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria (Inova, 5 of 5, 79% said nurses always communicated well) and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax (Inova, 5 of 5, 79% said nurses always communicated well); Virginia's rated hospitals average 3.7 stars. Every Virginia hospital hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Which home health agencies hiring rheumatologists in Virginia have the best Medicare ratings?

Of the employers hiring rheumatologists in Virginia, the home health agencies Medicare rates highest for quality of patient care (Sep 2026): Sentara Home Care Services-Williamsburg in Williamsburg (Sentara Health, 4 of 5), Sentara Home Care Services (Halifax) in South Boston (Sentara Health, 4 of 5), Sentara Home Care Services-Suffolk in Suffolk (Sentara Health, 3.5 of 5) and Riverside Home Health in Gloucester (Riverside Health, 3.5 of 5); Virginia's rated agencies average 3.3 stars. Every Virginia home health agency hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Which hospices hiring rheumatologists in Virginia do families rate best?

Of the employers hiring rheumatologists in Virginia, in Medicare's survey of patients' families: Riverside Hospice in Warsaw (Riverside Health, 92% said the team always communicated well, 5 stars), Sentara Home Care Services in Harrisonburg (Sentara Health, 85% said the team always communicated well, 4 stars), Riverside Hospice Care in Newport News (Riverside Health, 82% said the team always communicated well, 3 stars) and Sentara Home Care Services - Chesapeake in Chesapeake (Sentara Health, 81% said the team always communicated well, 3 stars); Virginia's middle hospice: 82%. Hospices hiring now by Medicare's family survey. Families' ratings of the care, not employees' of the jobs.

How current are these jobs?

CareJobs.Now reads each employer's own job board every night; a job stays listed while the employer keeps it posted. Each job opens its own page with the employer's full posting and the pay it states. Its Apply goes to the employer's application wherever a job network that works with us carries the same job; elsewhere it offers similar open jobs and recruiters who place that work.

Sources and method

A job counts here when one of its locations is in Virginia, once however many locations there it lists. Its occupation is read from its title. Posted pay is the middle half of the distinct hourly rates jobs here state (a job posted many times at one rate counted once), shown when at least three such rates from three employers stand behind it. BLS figures are as published for the state, never adjusted.
  1. CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Virginia, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 14 Nov 2026
  2. BLS OEWS May 2025: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229), every state, published 15 May 2026
  3. BLS OEWS May 2025: Physicians, All Other, national, published 15 May 2026
  4. BLS OEWS May 2025: Physicians, All Other by metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
  5. Medical licensing exam: USMLE: State medical board; exam by FSMB and NBME
  6. Medical licensing exam: COMLEX-USA: State medical board; exam by NBOME
  7. DEA registration: US Drug Enforcement Administration
  8. Board certification in rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine
  9. Osteopathic board certification (for DOs): American Osteopathic Association

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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Rheumatologist jobs in Virginia. Data as of 14 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/occupations/rheumatologist/virginia

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