Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

ACFAS; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); 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 in Worcester, MA is seeking an Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join our growing team. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package within a renowned academic health system.

The role emphasizes teaching residents and medical students, involvement in research, and collaboration with podiatry partners to deliver comprehensive foot and ankle care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join an established academic orthopedic department with training across residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Engage in teaching and research with an academic appointment.
• Provide patient care in foot and ankle surgery at a high-volume center.
• Participate in program growth and clinical/education initiatives.

Education

MD or DO degree with Massachusetts medical licensure eligibility

Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Academic medicine interest including teaching and/or research

Commitment to collaborative practice and long-term program growth

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.

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.