Academic Rheumatologist - UMass

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner of Central Massachusetts, and the largest health care system in the region, seeks a Clinical Rheumatology Academician to join the Division of Rheumatology and the UMass Memorial Medical Group. As the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, the Division excels in groundbreaking research, comprehensive clinical care, and outstanding education. Our division integrates leading researchers, educators, and clinicians to advance the understanding and treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. We offer cutting-edge clinical trials, a multidisciplinary care approach, and robust fellowship training programs. The Division comprises a number of specialized clinical and translational programs in lupus, osteoporosis, inflammatory and degenerative arthropathies directed by national and international experts. More information can be found at: https://www.umassmed.edu/rheumatology/

 This unique opportunity includes:

• Protected time for academic pursuits, ideal for candidates with a strong clinical research or educational background, with resources available for laboratory and/or clinical research programs
• Development and growth in academic expertise and build new programs such as CTD-ILD or vasculitis while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice
• The ability to collaborate with our UMass Memorial Medical Center for Digital Health Solutions and The UMass Chan Program in Digital Medicine to bring innovative approaches to the Rheumatology practice.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities in our newly renovated and expanded Rheumatology Center, with strong clinical support and Specialty Pharmacy staff
• Academic rank aligned with experience, with opportunities to train medical students, residents, and two fellows annually
• A highly competitive compensation package with extensive benefits

The ideal candidate will have a robust background in patient care and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Rheumatology.

Worcester, New England’s second largest city, offers a vibrant community with numerous recreational activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding. The area is close to the mountains and pristine lakes of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, and is less than an hour away from Boston and Cape Cod. Worcester boasts an outstanding arts and culture scene and an exciting food district, making it a lively and energetic place to live and work.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae addressed to:

Roberto Caricchio, MD

Chief, Division of Rheumatology

UMass Chan Medical School and Memorial Medical Center

c/o Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter

Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org  

UMass Memorial Health is the health and wellness partner of the people of Central Massachusetts.

Through pain and pandemics, our commitment to our communities never wanes. We use knowledge and innovation to create breakthrough medicine. To create jobs. To make life better for those we serve. We are leaders in the training of physicians and those who work in every facet of health care. We make outstanding care accessible for all, regardless of ability to pay. We stand for quality, compassion, dignity, opportunity and fairness. And we are relentless in our pursuit of healing.

UMass Memorial Health is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. We are the clinical partner of the UMass Chan Medical School, with access to the latest technology, research and clinical trials.

Our health system includes four hospitals and behavioral health services:

• UMass Memorial Medical Center (Worcester)
• UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital (Fitchburg, Clinton and Leominster)
• UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital (Marlborough)
• UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital (Southbridge)
• Community Healthlink (Worcester)

Our hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission, a national organization that sets quality standards for hospitals. In addition to our fully equipped medical centers, our health system also includes home health and hospice programs, behavioral health programs and community-based physician practices.

We have an affiliation with CareWell Urgent Care to provide regional urgent care services. Also, the UMass Memorial Medical Group provides high quality, low-cost outpatient surgery services at The Surgery Center in Shrewsbury.

We are committed to using our breadth of connected health resources to ensure you receive the best, most appropriate care you need to heal.

With our knowledge, innovation, and compassion, we relentlessly pursue healing for you and all of our patients. Our team includes specialists who are nationally acclaimed for their expertise and leadership in areas such as:

• Heart and vascular care
• Orthopedics
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Surgery
• Newborn intensive care
• Children’s services
• Women’s services
• Emergency medicine and trauma

UMass Memorial Medical Center leads the region in providing cutting edge medical technology, including innovative diagnostic and treatment options. Our experienced staff includes specialists who are experts in their field. No matter where you receive health care within our network of hospitals, you have access to the knowledge, innovation and expertise of UMass Memorial Medical Center:

• The only designated Level I Trauma Center for adults in Central Massachusetts
• Home to the Duddie Massad Emergency and Trauma Center and Life Flight, New England’s first hospital-based air ambulance
• The region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing expert care for ill or premature newborns
• Ranked sixth in Massachusetts by US News & World Report as best regional hospital
• Recognized by US News & World Report as high performing in diabetes, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke
• Named one of America’s Top 50 Teaching Hospitals by The Washington Monthly 
• Ranked 24^th in the nation’s top hospitals by the Lown Institute
• Recognized by Healthgrades with the following awards and designations: Critical Care Excellence Award, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award