Orthopedics - Ankle and Foot Physician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded retirement 8%

Tuition reimbursement & PSLF eligible

Relocation concierge services

Professional liability insurance

Clinician Wellness Program

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health invites applications for an Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Worcester, MA. This full-time role combines clinical excellence with research and medical education within a leading orthopedic department.

The successful applicant will participate in teaching residents and medical students, lead advanced foot and ankle procedures, and contribute to program growth in a high-volume, academically oriented environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with Massachusetts medical licensure eligibility.
• Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Demonstrated interest in academic medicine, including teaching and/or research.
• Commitment to collaborative practice and program growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic foot and ankle surgical care within a high-volume program.
• Participate in teaching residents and medical students.
• Lead and participate in clinical research initiatives.
• Collaborate with podiatry and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle

Education

MD or DO degree with Massachusetts medical licensure eligibility

Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

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

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.