Academic Optometrist - Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Health; Brittan Square (MA); On-site; USD 122,803 - 221,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UMass Memorial Medical Group in Worcester and Northborough, MA seeks an Optometrist to join the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. The position offers regular daytime hours, no evenings or weekends, and outpatient-focused care serving a diverse patient population.

You will perform comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma co-management, and vision rehabilitation, with teaching and research opportunities in a collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye exams
• Emergency follow‑up care
• Glaucoma co‑management
• Vision rehabilitation services
• Same‑day service care
• Prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program

Job description

Optometrist – UMass Memorial Medical Group

Location: Worcester and Northborough, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center – Hahnemann Campus
Department: Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Salary: $122,803.20 – $221,062.40 (Exempt)
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday (40 hours)
Schedule: Day Shift, 8 Hours

• Provide comprehensive eye exams
• Emergency follow‑up care
• Glaucoma co‑management
• Vision rehabilitation services
• Same‑day service care
• Prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program
• Eligibility for or currently holds a Massachusetts license
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in optometry

• 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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off with 11 paid holidays
• Practice/CME allowance
• Pension plan with additional retirement options
• 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.