Pediatric Rheumatologist; MD

Pediatric Rheumatologist (MD/DO)

Fairfax, VA, United States

Job Identification: 668533

Posting Date: 08/06/2025

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: Inova Center for Personalized Health

Inova Children's Multispecialty Clinic - Pediatric Rheumatologist

The Division of Rheumatology at Inova LJ Murphy Children’s Hospital in Fairfax, VA is recruiting a clinical physician for a full-time position. The ideal candidate would be board certified or eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology and would be expected to provide exceptional clinical care to children with complex rheumatologic diseases in outpatient and inpatient settings, with opportunities to take part in resident education.

Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is an award‑winning, full‑service children’s hospital and the leading nonprofit provider of pediatric care in Northern Virginia. With a 226‑bed inpatient unit and pediatric experts across more than 45 subspecialties, the hospital delivers the highest level of comprehensive care to children throughout the region. For over 25 years, it has also served as a hub for medical education, training residents and medical students in a supportive, close‑knit environment.

Home to a distinguished Pediatric Residency Program, the hospital combines the academic rigor of a university‑based setting with the specialized focus of subspecialty pediatrics. As the Northern Virginia campus of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, it offers faculty ranking opportunities for clinicians involved in education and research.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

• Physician Led Organization :
  Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program, opportunities for Sign On/Retention/Relocation
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave

• There are currently three clinical faculty members supported by a full‑time pediatric rheumatology nurse.
• This position is apart Inova Children’s Multispecialty Clinic that includes dedicated infusion suite, clinical pharmacist, social worker, and access to PT/OT and state‑of‑the‑art radiology facilities.
• We collaborate closely with the National Institutes of Health and the National Eye Institute in management of complex cases and have ties with GW Myositis Center as a Cure JM Center of Excellence.

• Education: Graduate of accredited Medical Doctorate Program (MD/DO)
• Board Certification: Must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology
• Certification: Must obtain advanced certification in applicable modality within one year of training; BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Licensure: Currently hold or ability to obtain an unrestricted VA medical licensure
• Credentialing: Ability to obtain successful medical staff credentials at Inova’s Children’s Hospital

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we’re a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we’re constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.