Academic Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon-Worcester, MA
Listed compensation
$375K - $420K
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Job Description
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?
Apply now through Workday. 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: $375,000 - $420,000 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 Health - UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center Department: Division of Pediatric Orthopedics Schedule: Full-Time UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing team.
Our competitive compensation and benefits package places us as your top choice in the region.
About Our Division & Key Highlights Comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care across Central Massachusetts, treating patients from birth through adolescence Fellowship-trained team managing the full spectrum of conditions, including fractures, scoliosis, congenital and genetic disorders, sports-related injuries, cerebral palsy, and complex hip and foot conditions Established and growing department with collaborative, supportive colleagues Strong commitment to medical education, with an active role in training orthopedic residents and medical students at UMass Chan Medical School Opportunities for research and academic involvement, with appointment commensurate with experience and training Access to modern technology platforms, including Epic EMR, supporting efficient workflows Strong administrative, clinical, and operational support to promote efficiency and work-life balance Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous program improvement
Qualifications
Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedics Fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedics MD or DO degree and qualify for Massachusetts medical license Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.
Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter, at Carmen.Sanderson@umassmemorial.org or 774-525-1935.
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. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver.
No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better.
Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.
We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care for patients from birth through adolescence, treating conditions such as fractures, scoliosis, and complex hip/foot issues. Engage in medical education by training residents and medical students at UMass Chan Medical School and participating in academic research.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedics. Fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedics and eligibility for a Massachusetts medical license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Academic Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon-Worcester, MA at UMass Memorial Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 359 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$398k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $376k 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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