Rheumatologist Remote; PRN​/1099 Independent Contractor

Avel eCare is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our Specialty Clinic team as a PRN / 1099 Independent Contractor. This remote opportunity offers flexible scheduling while helping improve access to specialized rheumatology care for underserved populations. Through Avel eCare’s established telehealth network, you’ll provide virtual consultations to patients, delivering convenient, high-quality care from the comfort of your own home while making a meaningful difference in their lives.

General Hours of Work: 16 hours per week

Exempt/Nonexempt:
Non-exempt

Department/Unit:
Specialty Clinic

Hours/FTE: PRN

Reports To:

Avel eCare Medical Director

• Conduct remote consultations with patients to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.
• Offer personalized care and evidence-based treatment options for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, spondyloarthropathies, and others.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and other treatments.
• Provide patient education on managing chronic conditions and improving quality of life.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records through our electronic health record system.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including primary care providers and physical therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices in rheumatology and telemedicine.

MD or DO degree required. A minimum of 1 year practice experience in Rheumatology. Telemedicine experience preferred but not required.

Active DEA certification and

Board Certification/Board Eligible in Rheumatology. At leastone unrestricted state license(any state in the U.S.). Colorado license is preferred.

Avel eCare is a nationally recognized leader in telemedicine, operating one of the most extensive virtual healthcare networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel partners with more than 650 health systems, rural hospitals, clinics, and facilities to deliver innovative telehealth solutions. Our services span Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Clinic, Senior Care, and School Health — impacting nearly two million patients annually.

For three decades, Avel has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing telehealth solutions that reduce costs, save time, and remove barriers to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help reshape the future of healthcare.

“Every person and every community deserves access to high quality care. Avel’s experts collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine, to deliver high quality care when and where it’s needed.”

“Avel eCare serves as a catalyst for change. We are creating a future of health care without boundaries through Service, Quality, Collaboration, and Innovation.”