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UMass Memorial Health
Worcester, Massachusetts

Geriatrician Physician at UMass

GeriatricsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$201k-$281k

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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: $201,000-$281,245

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

  • Location: Worcester, MA
  • Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center – Hahnemann Campus
  • Department: Department of Medicine
  • Specialty: Geriatric Medicine
  • Schedule: Full-time (6-8 clinic sessions per week)

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner for the people of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, in partnership with UMass Chan Medical School, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Geriatrician to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to older adults within a collaborative healthcare environment. Physicians will have the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to address the complex medical and functional needs of aging patients while contributing to clinical excellence, education, and the advancement of geriatric care.

About the Role

Join a collaborative team of 12 physicians and 5 advanced practice providers within the Division of Geriatric Medicine, offering:

  • An academic affiliation with UMass Chan Medical School, a nationally recognized academic institution
  • Opportunities to collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
  • Access to the resources of a leading academic health system and an extensive regional network of care

Opportunities to participate in medical education, quality improvement, clinical research, and program development

Key Highlights

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to older adults with a focus on healthy aging, chronic disease management, and quality of life

Evaluate and manage complex medical conditions, including multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and age-related functional changes

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support care coordination, functional independence, and individualized treatment planning

  • Work with patients and families to establish goals of care and support shared decision-making
  • Opportunities for involvement in medical student and resident education, depending on the role
  • Research opportunities supported by divisional leadership with a strong interest in expanding academic and research initiatives
  • Epic electronic medical record
  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Practice setting, clinical responsibilities, and academic expectations will vary based on the position and program needs.

  • What We’re Looking For
  • MD or DO degree
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Geriatric Medicine
  • Massachusetts medical license or eligibility for licensure
  • Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care for older adults
  • Interest in medical education, clinical research, or quality improvement is welcomed

Our Benefits

Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School, commensurate with experience and qualifications, where applicable

  • Competitive compensation, including base salary and potential incentive opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement plan options
  • Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employment
  • Relocation concierge services, including special mortgage promotions
  • Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
  • Organization-wide commitment to clinician wellness through our formal Clinician Wellness Program

Why Central Massachusetts?

Worcester, the second-largest city in New England, offers a vibrant, culturally rich, and welcoming community. Residents enjoy diverse dining options, a thriving arts and entertainment scene, family-friendly amenities, and access to numerous educational institutions.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and other recreational activities throughout New England, with convenient access to the Berkshires, New Hampshire's lakes and mountains, Boston, and Cape Cod. Central Massachusetts offers a variety of communities and lifestyles, making it an appealing place to build both a career and a home.

Join Us

If you are a dedicated physician passionate about caring for older adults and improving the health and well-being of an aging population, we invite you to explore this opportunity with UMass Memorial Health and UMass Chan Medical School.

Join a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient care, clinical innovation, and the advancement of geriatric medicine throughout Central Massachusetts.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:

  • David Dosa, MD, MPH
  • Chief and Professor of Medicine
  • Meyers Chair in Geriatric Medicine
  • UMass Chan Medical School
  • UMass Memorial Health

c/o Jessica Merlo, Sr. Provider Recruiter

Jessica.Merlo@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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered geriatric care, including managing complex conditions, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and age-related functional changes. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and patients’ families on care planning and goals, with opportunities to contribute to education, research, quality improvement, and program development.

Requirements

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Geriatric Medicine, with a Massachusetts medical license or eligibility for licensure. The role calls for a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care for older adults; interest in education, research, or quality improvement is welcomed.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Complex Medical Condition ManagementMultimorbidity ManagementPolypharmacy ManagementFunctional AssessmentInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Geriatrician Physician at UMass at UMass Memorial Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,473 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 36 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$241k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $228k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Geriatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 197 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UMass Memorial Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Worcester, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School
Competitive compensation with incentive opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness support
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employment