Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

ACFAS; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Professional liability insurance

Clinician Wellness Program

Job summary

UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking an Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Worcester, MA, to join a high-volume academic orthopedics program. The role features full-time scheduling and a strong emphasis on education and research within a renowned medical campus.

The candidate will be part of an established department, providing patient-centered care and contributing to clinical and academic initiatives with opportunities for research and teaching across residents, fellows, and students.

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.

Responsibilities

• Join the growing team as Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon.
• Contribute to teaching and/or research within the academic orthopedics program.

Skills

Academic medicine interest

Education

MD/DO degree with licensing

Massachusetts medical licensure eligibility

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 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.