Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon – UMass Memorial Health; Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Health, the premier academic health system in Central Massachusetts and clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, is actively recruiting a BE/BC fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon to join our nationally recognized Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation. This is a true academic faculty role offering protected research time, resident/fellow teaching, and the opportunity to perform 1,100+ surgical cases annually across a Level-1 trauma center and a brand-new ambulatory surgery center.

• High-volume clinical practice with complex tertiary referrals in foot & ankle trauma, reconstruction, total ankle arthroplasty, deformity correction, and sports-related injuries
• Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School (rank commensurate with experience)
• Dedicated research infrastructure with funding opportunities for clinical outcomes, biomechanical studies, and translational projects
• Leadership role in growing the Foot & Ankle division alongside 30+ fellowship-trained orthopedic subspecialists
• Teach and mentor 40+ orthopedic residents and fellows in an ACGME-accredited program
• Call shared equitably with built-in work-life balance

• MD/DO with ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
• Fellowship training in Foot & Ankle Surgery (ACGME or equivalent)
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by ABOS
• Eligible for unrestricted Massachusetts medical license
• Proven interest in academic medicine (research publications, teaching experience preferred)

• Base Salary Range: $400,000 – $450,000 (final offer based on experience, academic rank, and RVU productivity)
• wRVU productivity bonus with proven earners >$600K
• Sign-on bonus + relocation package
• Comprehensive health/dental/vision, malpractice with tail, 401(k) with match
• 6+ weeks PTO + CME allowance ($5,000 + 1 week)
• Faculty tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs available

• Largest orthopedic group in Central New England – 35 fellowship-trained surgeons across all subspecialties
• Brand-new free-standing Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (opened 2024)
• Direct access to cutting-edge technology:
  Mako robotics, 3D-printed custom implants, EOS imaging
• Ranked Top 5% nationally for orthopedic outcomes (Vizient)
• Live in Worcester – 45 minutes to Boston, 1 hour to Cape Cod, 3 hours to NYC, and surrounded by mountains and lakes

We are the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School and the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts, delivering world-class care through 20,000 caregivers who live our six Standards of Respect every day.

Submit CV and cover letter to:

Carmen Sanderson, In-House Physician Recruiter
📧 Carmen.

Sanderson
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Or apply online here:
Academic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

UMass Memorial Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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