Infectious Disease Physician

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA invites an Infectious Disease Physician to join the Medical Group. The physician will serve as attending on inpatient and outpatient infectious disease services, including transplant ID service, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, a level I trauma center serving central Massachusetts.

An academic appointment is available, with opportunities in teaching, clinical research and trial work; leadership potential as Medical Director of Transplant Infectious

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Diseases.
• MD or DO degree and Massachusetts medical licensure eligibility.
• Interest in academic medicine, including teaching and clinical research/trials.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend infectious disease inpatient and outpatient services, including transplant ID service.
• Potential appointment as Medical Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases for qualified applicants.
• Teaching is integrated into practice with an academic appointment available.
• Opportunities for research and educational offsets through UMass Chan Medical School.

Skills

Infectious Diseases

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt 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.Hiring Range: $183,402 – $276,592Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.Location: Worcester, MAFacility: UMass Memorial Health – UMass Memorial Medical CenterDepartment: Department of MedicineSpecialty : Infectious DiseasesSchedule: Full-timeUMass Memorial Health, the health and wellness partner of the people of Central Massachusetts, the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts and the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, seeks an Infectious Disease Physician to join the UMass Memorial Medical Group. UMass Memorial Medical Center is a level I trauma center and tertiary care referral center serving more than one million people in central Massachusetts and the surrounding region.About the role:The physician will serve as an attending on infectious disease inpatient and outpatient services including the most inpatient service as attending on Transplant ID Service.An interest or experience in transplant infectious diseases, transplants for HIV infected patients, hepatitis C and Infection Prevention for transplant recipients is ideal.Appointment as Medical Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases is possible for applicants with strong administrative skills and experience on Transplant Infectious Diseases since fellowship.Our solid organ transplant program is multidisciplinary and transplants over 65 livers/year and100 kidneys/year. We have an active bone marrow transplant program and growing cardiac ventricular assist device program.Our HIV program is a grantee of Ryan White Part C and state contracts for HIV and Hep C care.Teaching is integrated into our practice and an academic appointment is available commensurate with experience. There are extensive research opportunities and educational offsets for teaching through UMass Chan Medical School.The physician will work in a collegial and collaborative setting where clinical care, education and research are valued.What We’re Looking For:Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious DiseasesMD or DO degree and eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensureInterest in academic medicine, including teaching and clinical research/trialsAbility to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environmentOur Benefits:Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank based on experience)Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageEmployer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan optionsTuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employmentConcierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotionsProfessional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregateOrganization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness ProgramWhy Central Massachusetts?Worcester, the second largest city in New England, offers a vibrant, culturally rich, and welcoming community. Residents enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding, as well as easy access to the lakes and mountains of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. With a dynamic arts scene, diverse culinary options, and proximity to Boston and Cape Cod (less than an hour away), Worcester is an ideal place to live and work.Join Us:If you're a dedicated physician looking to make a meaningful impact through patient care, academic medicine, and community engagement, we invite you to apply and become part of our growing team.As the leading employer in the Worcester area, we seek talent and ideas from individuals of varied backgrounds and viewpoints.Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:Jennifer S. Daly, MDClinical Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases and ImmunologyProfessor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical Schoolc/o Jessica Merlo, Sr. Provider [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.