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Principal Clinical Content- Physician - UpToDate, Physician Editor, Adult Rheumatology

Wolters Kluwer · WI · Remote available · $173,500–$310,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you changed your clinical practice because of new evidence.

What they are checking: Whether they truly follow the literature and act on it, which predicts how well they will keep topics current.

This role is 80 to 90 percent FTE in editorial work. How do you see that fitting with your clinical life?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought through the commitment, since the role shifts most of their time away from patients.

How do you manage your time when working remotely on long writing projects?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay productive on self-directed work without the structure of a clinic.

What would you do

A senior editor heavily revises your first topic. How do you take that?

What they are checking: Whether they can accept detailed feedback during the training period, which is built into how new editors learn.

An outside author's draft makes a recommendation you disagree with. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle editorial disagreement respectfully while keeping recommendations evidence-based.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd evaluate a new trial on a rheumatology treatment before changing a recommendation.

What they are checking: Whether they appraise study design, bias and applicability carefully rather than reacting to headline results.

How would you write a recommendation when the evidence is weak but clinicians still need to make a decision?

What they are checking: Whether they can give actionable guidance while being honest about uncertainty, which is central to UpToDate's style.

What clinical questions come up most when managing a condition like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus?

What they are checking: Whether they know what practicing physicians actually need answered, since topics must address those questions.

How do you write clearly and briefly for a busy doctor reading at the point of care?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate succinctly, which the posting calls out as essential.

How would you handle a topic where guidelines from different societies disagree?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain the differences fairly and still give readers a clear path forward.

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The full job description

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LOCATION:  U.S. locations – remote/hybrid. Candidates within commuting distance of a Wolters Kluwer office will be considered for hybrid employment. Candidates not within commuting distances will be considered for remote employment. OVERVIEW The  Physician Editor (Adult Rheumatology)  position requires an 80 to 90% FTE commitment for editorial work, a broad understanding of clinical issues, and an interest in analyzing the literature. For the right person, this is a unique opportunity to impact the practice of medicine throughout the United States and around the world. Physician Editors ensure that topics address the important clinical questions that arise when diagnosing or managing a specific disorder, present information clearly and succinctly, and provide evidence-based and actionable recommendations for care. Extensive editorial training is provided to help the editor learn critical skills for evaluating the literature and creating content in the UpToDate style. Training is overseen by at least two senior Physician Editors. All new topics are read and reviewed by the training editors until the new Physician Editor achieves a satisfactory level of independence. You will be trained remotely and can work from anywhere in the United States; candidates within commuting distance of a Wolters Kluwer office will be considered for hybrid employment. Candidates not within commuting distances will be considered for remote employment. However, work hours should significantly overlap with standard work hours in the Eastern time zone to allow for regular interaction with other Physician Editors. Candidates with strong academic backgrounds are of particular interest. Editing requires 80 to 90% FTE. In the remaining 10 to 20% time, most Physician Editors remain involved in patient care activities, using their clinical experience to help ensure the content of the program is maximally useful at the point of care. Thus, the position provides the opportunity to remain clinically active, while spending the majority of your time crafting clear content, reviewing the literature, and discussing the impact of new research on clinical practice with our expert contributors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Our physician editors review and edit the new contributions from our external expert authors to make sure they address the questions that a practicing clinician might have. Topics must contain specific and actionable recommendations and describe the supporting evidence. Updating is an equally important component of the work and is usually initiated by the Physician Editor, who is responsible for monitoring the literature for new developments and identifying topics that need updating. Physician Editors also systematically review existing topics for clarity, completeness, and clinical relevance. This work is not done in isolation. UpToDate editors work closely with outside authors, section editors, editors-in-chief, and peer reviewers to ensure the material is accurate and free of bias. In addition, in-house editorial and graphics assistants work with the Physician Editors to produce and maintain each topic. QUALIFICATIONS Required Education: • Medical Degree • Board Certification/Eligibility in Adult Rheumatology Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Clinical experience in an academic setting after residency • Impeccable communication skills: verbal, writing, and listening • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at different skill levels • Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time management skills • Ability to give and receive feedback effectively • Interest in critical analysis of the medical literature (skills can be learned on the job) • Ability to spend 80 to 90% of the work week on editorial work • Interest in and ability to maintain clinical work (10 to 20%) TRAVEL:  Minimal - less than 5% #LI-Hybrid Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. Compensation: $173,500.00 - $310,000.00 USD This role is eligible for Bonus. Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. Additional Information : Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.

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