Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon- Worcester, MA

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement 8%

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Professional liability insurance

Clinician Wellness Program

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking an Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join our growing orthopedic team. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package within an established academic department and opportunities for teaching and clinical research.

Our program performs over 1,100 foot and ankle cases annually across UMass facilities and a dedicated ambulatory surgery center, with strong collaboration among orthopedic surgeons and podiatry partners.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• 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.

Skills

Academic medicine interest

Education

MD or DO with MA licensure eligibility

Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

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.

Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon- Worcester, MA

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

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

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.

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.

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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