Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

American Orthotic And Prosthetic Association (AOPA); Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks an Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join our growing team in Worcester, MA. The role offers a robust academic environment with residents, fellows and medical students, along with a competitive compensation package.

Our program features a diverse caseload, opportunities for clinical and basic science research, and a strong emphasis on teaching within Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Teaching and/or research interest in academic medicine.
• Commitment to collaborative practice and long-term program growth.
• MD or DO degree with eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure.
• Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery required.

Responsibilities

• Join an established academic orthopedic department with residents, fellows and medical students.
• Contribute to teaching and research in foot and ankle surgery.
• Provide high-volume clinical care for complex foot and ankle cases.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance education and patient care.

Skills

Teaching and research

Collaborative practice

Education

MD or DO degree with MA medical licensure eligibility

Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

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

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 PSLFeligible 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.