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

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Foot and Ankle Surgeon Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation Worcester, MA UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a BC/BE fellowship trained academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon (MD/DO) to join our team. We welcome and support physician caregivers from all Academic Ranks to apply and join us in our relentless pursuit of healing. UMass Memorial Health is the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts.

As the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, you will have access to the latest technology, research, and clinical trials. The Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation has a long-standing history of excellence in clinical care and in orthopedic training for residents, fellows, and medical students. You will not find a larger, more comprehensive group of orthopedic subspecialists in Central New England.

Our foot and ankle service, including two foot and ankle surgeons and three podiatrists, performs over 1,100 cases annually at our UMass facilities and a new free-standing ambulatory surgery center. Candidates must be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery and eligible for licensure in Massachusetts. Overall, the applicant will be expected to be a team player committed to helping grow the service over the long term.

Opportunities exist for clinical and basic science investigation and research. An academic appointment commensurate with education and training is offered.

Responsibilities will include clinical care, student and resident education, and administrative and committee work related to medical school and medical center affiliations. 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: Send your CV and letter of Interest to: Carmen Sanderson, In-House Provider Recruitment To apply direct:

Academic Foot & Ankle Surgeon Standards Of Respect 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.

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