Job Description

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Everyone Is a Caregiver

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.

Hiring Range: $380,000 to $492,000

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Academic Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon, Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks an Academic Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon to join our established team. We welcome and support physician caregivers from all Academic Ranks to apply and join us in our relentless pursuit of healing.

About our Division:

UMass Memorial is a growing Level 1 Trauma Center (Adult and Pediatric) with approximately 130,000 emergency visits, 5,300 trauma activations and 2,500 Surgical ICU admissions per year into the 3 surgical ICUs comprising a total of 40 beds. In addition to an Acute Care Surgery practice and Trauma day/night coverage, the group manages, as Surgical Intensivists, the transplant, general surgery, surgical oncology, neurological surgery patients and other high acuity sub-specialty patients in the two SICUs located on the University's main campus. We have a large cohort of mid-level providers (NP’s, PA’s) who provide support. Department resources are available for trauma-critical care research. The hospital administration is highly supportive of the Trauma Center. Academic appointment commensurate with experience and training. Given our increasing trauma volume, we will be expanding from a Division of 7 to 8 surgeons.

Qualifications:

• BC/BE Fellowship Trained (In General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care)

• Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts

• A strong commitment to patient-centered clinical care

• Interest in academic medicine, including teaching medical students, residents, fellows, APPs. Interest in clinical, quality, simulation, and injury prevention research

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment

Why UMass:

• Premier health system in the region, noted for excellence in patient care, education, and research

• Collaborative environment working alongside multiple hospital and surgical specialists with a common focus on providing excellent care for our patients

• Strong commitment to professional development and leadership growth including support in joining hospital, regional and national committees

• Lean organization dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement

• Inclusive culture grounded in kindness, respect, tolerance, and teamwork

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs.

• Competitive salary, compensation plan and generous benefits/retirement options

• Potential for quality and productivity bonus

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

• 7-weeks of paid time off (vacation/CME/holidays)

• Practice/CME allowance - $4,000 per fiscal year

• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement vehicles

• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs

• Hospital liability insurance

• Concierge Services for Relocation, if applicable to your role

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae.

Should you have any questions regarding the position or application, please reach out to Carmen Sanderson, In-House Physician Recruiter at Carmen.Sanderson@umassmemorial.org

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.