About this Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon- Worcester, MA role at UMass Memorial Health
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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon- Worcester, MA
Hiring Range: $400,000 - $450,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations
Location: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – University Campus
Department: Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery – Foot & Ankle
Schedule: Full-Time
UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks an Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join our growing team. Our competitive compensation and benefits package places us as your top choice in the region.
Key Highlights
- Established academic orthopedic department with a strong history of clinical excellence and training across residents, fellows, and medical students
- Comprehensive foot and ankle program performing over 1,100 cases annually across UMass facilities and a dedicated ambulatory surgery center
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team including foot and ankle surgeons and podiatry partners
- Strong commitment to medical education, with an active role in training orthopedic residents and medical students at UMass Chan Medical School
- Opportunities for clinical and basic science research, with academic appointment commensurate with experience and training
- Diverse and complex case mix within a high-volume academic and tertiary care environment
- Access to modern technology platforms, including Epic EMR, supporting efficient workflows
- Strong administrative, clinical, and operational support to promote efficiency and work-life balance
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery required
- Demonstrated interest in academic medicine, including teaching and/or research
- MD or DO degree with eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
- Commitment to collaborative practice and long-term program growth
Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs
- Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment
- Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions
- Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
- Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program
Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.
Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter, at [email protected] or 774-525-1935.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
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