Academic Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Worcester, MA

ummh; Brittan Square (MA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions 8%

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Professional liability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Board-certified/eligible ophthalmologist for the Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences service. The role focuses on comprehensive/cornea in a high-volume clinical setting with advanced technology and strong support for teaching and research.

The position is full-time with competitive compensation and a culture committed to equity and career development. Massachusetts license and MD/DO are required.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Experience managing high-volume cataract cases.
• MD or DO degree and Massachusetts medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmic care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Ophthalmology team in a busy center.
• Participate in teaching, mentoring students, residents, and fellows (optional).
• Support clinical, basic, and translational research interests.

Skills

Board-certified or board-eligible in

High-volume cataract experience

Education

MD or DO degree

Massachusetts medical license

Job description

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $221,000 and $268,000

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Location and Department

Location : Worcester, MA

Facility : UMass Memorial Health - UMass Memorial, University, and Hahnemann Campus

Department : Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Specialty : Comprehensive / Cornea

Schedule : Full-Time

Key Highlights

• High-volume clinical practice in a modern, state-of-the-art environment serving a diverse Central Massachusetts population of over one million
• Established and growing department with collaborative, supportive colleagues and a complex, varied case mix
• Advanced technology platforms, including Epic EMR, supporting efficient workflows and seamless communication
• Strong administrative, clinical, and operational support to promote productivity and work-life balance
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for teaching, precepting, and mentoring students, residents, and fellows (optional)
• Robust support for clinical, basic, and translational research interests
• Competitive and transparent compensation plan within a culture grounded in equity
• Exceptional academic environment offering growth, advancement, and long-term career development

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
• Experience managing high-volume cataract cases
• MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts medical license

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 PSLFS-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.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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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