Associate Physician for the Rheumatology Department

About the job

Physicians

Associate Physician for the Rheumatology Department

To complete its team, the Musculoskeletal Department is seeking an associate physician for the Rheumatology Department from 1 February 2027 or as agreed.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Musculoskeletal Department includes the rheumatology, orthopaedic surgery and trauma, plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and hand surgery services, the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as the Sports Medicine Centre and the Chiropractic Unit. It manages pathologies related to the skeleton, tendons, and joints, whether accidental or degenerative in origin.

The rheumatology service treats diseases affecting the joints, spine, and bones. It specialises in the treatment of degenerative joint conditions, inflammations, and osteoporosis. Bone-related pathologies are managed by our Bone Diseases Centre (CMO).

Mission

Within our rheumatology service, you will actively contribute to excellence in care, academic development, and the evolution of clinical practices.

• You provide specialised outpatient care for patients with rheumatological conditions, with particular expertise in systemic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
• You develop your own clinical activity while ensuring quality care based on best practices and a patient-centred approach
• You participate in interdisciplinary meetings and collaborate closely with medical teams, notably in immunology and allergology, to ensure coordinated patient care
• You supervise and support assistant physicians and senior residents in their clinical practice, consultations, and according to service needs
• You contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training by participating in teaching, mentoring medical students, and training physicians in specialisation
• You take part in the development of the service’s training programmes, notably within the structured rheumatology training and continuing education activities
• You engage in clinical and translational research activities, develop scientific projects, and contribute to publications as well as national and international academic collaborations
• You ensure the quality of clinical data and participate in specialised registries to support continuous improvement of knowledge and practices
• You contribute to the development of the service by participating in institutional projects, organising medical activities, and integrating new colleagues
• You actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to guarantee innovative and high-quality clinical services.

Profile

• You hold the FMH specialist title in rheumatology or a foreign title recognised by MEBEKO
• Ideally, you have SGUM certification in musculoskeletal ultrasound or an equivalent qualification
• You possess skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound and interventional procedures or wish to develop them in your practice
• You have at least five years of clinical experience in rheumatology, enabling you to work independently in varied and complex situations
• You have proven experience in supervising and mentoring physicians in training
• You have participated in clinical research projects and wish to pursue an academic activity integrated into your practice
• You appreciate interdisciplinary work and demonstrate excellent collaboration and communication skills
• You are recognised for your initiative, organisational skills, and commitment to quality care, teaching, and research.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• First-class social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of annual leave
• A minimum of three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the Canton of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods for those relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on electric bike purchases)
• Quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Prof. Thomas Hügle, Head of Department, at 079 556 80 68

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CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we are attentive to different life paths and strive to ensure equal treatment and prevent any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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