Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement 8%

Student loan forgiveness support PSLF-

Relocation assistance – mortgage promo

Professional liability insurance $5M/$

Wellness program

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, seeks an Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join a high-volume, academically focused Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation team. The role emphasizes teaching residents, fellows, and medical students within a vibrant academic environment.

The position offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and opportunities for clinical and basic science research, with an academic appointment commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery required.
• MD or DO degree with eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure.
• Commitment to academic medicine, including teaching and/or research.
• Interest in collaborative practice and long-term program growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor residents and medical students as part of a growing academic program.
• Provide high-quality clinical care for a diverse foot and ankle patient population.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities, with potential academic appointment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient outcomes and program goals.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Academic medicine

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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.

Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

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

Visit our department website: UMass Chan Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation

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

Benefits

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.

We are committed to fostering and embracing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Creating a diverse environment of professors and clinicians who offer unique insights and perspectives as we teach the next generation of physicians is critical to our mission. We are engaged in multiple initiatives with UMass Chan Medical School and with UMass Memorial Health to expand the diversity within our Medical Group in the spirit of inclusivity.