Academic Optometrist – Full-Time

HAHHH; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking an Optometrist to join our growing team in Worcester, MA. This full-time on-site role offers exceptional clinical autonomy, a diverse patient population and a strong referral base within a prestigious academic health system.

Enjoy teaching and research opportunities, EPIC EMR support, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, CME allowance, relocation assistance, and a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with no evenings

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program.
• Eligible for Massachusetts license.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in optometry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye exams and emergency follow-up care.
• Co-manage glaucoma and provide vision rehabilitation services.
• Offer same-day service care and prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.
• Collaborate with ophthalmology team within an academic environment.
• Utilize EPIC EMR to document and coordinate patient care.

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program

Massachusetts license eligible

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

## Academic Optometrist - Worcester, MAApply: On-site (100% Onsite): Worcester, MA Hahnemann Campus: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R26103116# **Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.****Exemption Status:**Exempt**Hiring Range:**$122,803.20 - $221,062.40Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s **experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations**.**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**8am to 5pm**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**34000 - 1500 OphthalmologyThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **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.Provide comprehensive eye exams, emergency follow up care, glaucoma co-management, vision rehabilitation services, and same day service care. Prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.**Location:** Worcester and Northborough, MA **Facility:** UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus **Department:** Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences **Specialty**: Optometry **Schedule:** Full-timeUMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking an **Optometrist** to join our growing team. Our competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package make this a top choice in the region.Key Highlights:* Exceptional work-life balance – **no evenings or weekends + protected admin time*** Outpatient-focused role with a **diverse patient population and strong referral base*** Practice at the top of your license with **high clinical autonomy*** Collaborative academic environment with **3 ODs, 6 residents, and 9 ophthalmologists*** **EPIC EMR** with advanced clinical support infrastructure* Opportunities for **teaching, research, and professional development*** Competitive compensation and **comprehensive benefits package****Qualifications:*** Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program* Eligible for or currently hold a Massachusetts license* Board-certified or board-eligible in optometry**Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs.*** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage* Generous paid time off with 11 paid holidays* Practice/CME allowance* Pension plan with additional retirement options available* Paid family and medical leave; short- and long-term disability programs* Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‐eligible employment* Concierge services for relocation* Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program**Visit** **UMass Memorial Medical Group** to learn more about our organization.Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter, at [e-mail] 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.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.