Orthopedics - Ankle and Foot Physician

UMass Memorial Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer retirement 8%

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation concierge services

Professional liability insurance ($5M/

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks an Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join a growing team in a full-time role. The position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits within an established academic orthopedic department and a robust training environment for residents, fellows, and medical students.

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse, high-volume foot and ankle program, engage in teaching and research, and participate in the academic mission with a

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery is required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• MD or DO degree with Massachusetts licensure eligibility.
• Strong interest in academic medicine, including teaching and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic foot and ankle surgical care within a high-volume program.
• Engage in teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Participate in clinical and basic science research; pursue academic appointment.

Skills

Academic medicine

Teaching

Research

Collaborative practice

Education

Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery

MD/DO with MA licensure eligibility

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon-

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

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.