Academic Orthopedic Hand Surgeon- Worcester, MA

Academic Orthopedic Hand Surgeon- Worcester, MA

Division of Hand Surgery

UMass Memorial Health, the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts and the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, is seeking a fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon to join our growing Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. UMass Memorial is the clinical partner of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Position Highlights

• Block time in a free-standing ASC with exceptionally fast turnover, enabling the ability to perform 12+ cases per day.
• Two newly renovated, hand-specific procedure rooms with dedicated and experienced staff.
• No required general orthopedic call and low replant volume, with the option to involve a replant-trained surgeon if desired.
• Teach and mentor residents and fellows through UMass Chan Medical School.
• Deliver full-spectrum hand and upper extremity care with access to cutting-edge technology and facilities.
• Join a collegial and supportive department of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons.
• Engage in robust clinical and translational research with strong support from our academic institution.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance, to support your transition and career.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship-trained in Hand Surgery.
• Eligible for licensure in Massachusetts.
• Commitment to academic medicine and clinical excellence.

Candidates must be BE/BC with a strong commitment to medical education. The candidate will have a strong role in training orthopedic residents, hand surgery fellows, and medical students at UMass Chan Medical School.  Candidates with research interests will also be strongly considered. An academic appointment is commensurate with experience and training.

Why UMass:

• Centrally located in Massachusetts, UMass is the premier health care system in the region, noted for our academic excellence and leading cutting-edge research.
• All the physicians in the department are dual employed as clinicians in the UMass Memorial Health and faculty members in the UMass Chan Medical School. As such, we serve as the bridge between both institutions, working collaboratively as physicians and researchers from different specialties and areas of expertise.
• All of us are continuously learning, therefore we prioritize physician professional development to invest in the growth of our doctors. 
• As a Lean organization, UMass Memorial Health is committed to constant innovation.
• Each one of us contributes to shaping a culture that promotes kindness, respect, tolerance, partnerships and inclusivity.

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 Carmen.Sanderson@umassmemorial.org.

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.