Senior Physician Rheumatology 60-100%
- 06 November 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), French (Intermediate)
- 2501 Biel
About the job
The Biel Hospital Centre is the public central hospital of the bilingual Biel-Seeland-Berne Jura region (Switzerland). It offers comprehensive care in all specialties of modern medicine to the entire population. Every year, over 150,000 patients place their trust in us. At the Biel Hospital Centre, around 2,200 employees find an attractive role in more than 40 different professions.
An exciting role in a modern clinic with a broad rheumatological-immunological disease spectrum.
In our Clinic for Rheumatology & Immunology at the Biel Hospital Centre, we offer comprehensive outpatient care with modern, evidence-based diagnostics and therapy. General rheumatology forms a central part of our work. In addition, we offer a wide range of specialised consultations, including a PMR and vasculitis fast-track clinic (including vascular sonography), as well as consultations for Raynaud's phenomenon (including capillary microscopy), collagenoses and myositides, and for rare immune diseases. Our clinic is an SIWF-recognised training centre of category B for rheumatology.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Senior Physician Rheumatology 60-100% from 1 July 2027 or by arrangement:
An exciting role in a modern clinic with a broad rheumatological-immunological disease spectrum.
In our Clinic for Rheumatology & Immunology at the Biel Hospital Centre, we offer comprehensive outpatient care with modern, evidence-based diagnostics and therapy. General rheumatology forms a central part of our work. In addition, we offer a wide range of specialised consultations, including a PMR and vasculitis fast-track clinic (including vascular sonography), as well as consultations for Raynaud's phenomenon (including capillary microscopy), collagenoses and myositides, and for rare immune diseases. Our clinic is an SIWF-recognised training centre of category B for rheumatology.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Senior Physician Rheumatology 60-100% from 1 July 2027 or by arrangement:
Senior Physician Rheumatology 60-100%
Your tasks – our position
- Independent outpatient care of patients with the full spectrum of rheumatological diseases
- Performing ultrasound examinations
- Performing diagnostic and therapeutic punctures and infiltrations of the musculoskeletal system
- Performing capillary microscopy (knowledge will be provided if not yet available)
- Co-management of the rheumatological-immunological day clinic
- Conducting consultations in the emergency department and inpatient wards
- Supervision and training of assistant physicians
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with various specialties of the hospital centre as well as with external referrers
- Participation in the telephone rheumatological-immunological on-call service
Your skills – our requirements
- FMH specialist title in rheumatology (or close to obtaining) or an equivalent foreign specialist qualification with MEBEKO recognition
- Certificate of competence in musculoskeletal sonography (SGUM) - or willingness to acquire it
- Enjoyment of general rheumatology and solid clinical experience
- Interest in the care of inflammatory systemic diseases; corresponding specialised knowledge is welcome but not a prerequisite
- Very good German or French skills as well as good knowledge of the other language
- Committed, independent and team-oriented personality with initiative and enthusiasm for shaping our department
- Motivation to actively participate in the training and supervision of younger colleagues
Your opportunities – our offer
- Varied work in a modern, dynamic clinic
- Very broad rheumatological and immunological disease spectrum, including rare and complex inflammatory systemic diseases
- Opportunity to contribute and further develop your own professional focus
- Modern ultrasound device per consultation room
- If interested, the possibility to learn specialised ultrasound diagnostics in rheumatology and immunology (vessels, salivary glands, etc.)
- A collegial, motivated and experienced team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
- Regular working hours in an outpatient clinic with good compatibility of family and career (fixed working days possible)
- Attractive workplace in a modern new building (Maison de la Santé) directly at Biel station with excellent public transport connections
- Progressive employment conditions according to the GAV Bernese Hospitals, company-owned daycare centre
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. med. Luca Seitz, Chief Physician of the Clinic for Rheumatology & Immunology, by email at luca.seitz@szb-chb.ch or by phone at 032 324 34 35.
We look forward to receiving your online application!
