Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, UMass, Worcester, MA

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.

Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, UMass, Worcester, MA

Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation and UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE fellowship trained academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon (MD/DO) to join our team.

UMass Memorial Health is the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts and the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, providing access to cutting-edge technology, research, and clinical trials. The Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation has a strong tradition of excellence in clinical care and in training residents, fellows, and medical students. As the most comprehensive group of orthopedic subspecialists in Central New England, we offer an unparalleled academic and clinical environment. We are seeking a collaborative, team-oriented surgeon with a commitment to growing the Foot & Ankle service for the long term.

Position Highlights

• Perform 1,100+ cases annually across UMass facilities and a new free-standing ambulatory surgery center
• Opportunities for clinical and basic science research
• Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School, commensurate with experience and training

Centrally located, Worcester is just miles from Boston, Providence, Berkshire mountains, mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire, and beaches of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. The diverse city of Worcester has nine colleges and universities including the University of Massachusetts Medical School that overlooks Lake Quinsigamond. As the second largest city in New England, it has powered a rise of biotechnology, research, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Worcester is also home to the Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts, Worcester Art Museum, Mechanics Hall, the family friendly Ecotarium, Worcester Red Sox (WooSox), the Triple-A-affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, and the Worcester Railers, an ECHL professional ice hockey team affiliated with the New York Islanders.

How to apply:

Should you have any questions regarding the position or any complications submitting an application with us, please reach out to Carmen Sanderson, In-House Physician Recruiter at [email protected].
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