Academic Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity-UMass, Worcester, MA

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.

Academic Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity-UMass, Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking a BE/BC Academic Thoracic Surgeon to join our high-volume, dynamic surgical team. We welcome and support physician caregivers from all Academic Ranks to apply and join us in our relentless pursuit of healing.

The Division of Thoracic Surgery at UMass Memorial Health, the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, offers physicians an extraordinary opportunity to work in a high-volume academic surgical practice. We are seeking a surgeon who thrives in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment, demonstrates a passion for teaching, research, and quality improvement, and is eager to contribute to the growth of one of the premiere thoracic surgery programs in the country. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality, high-volume clinical care while also developing innovative academic and programmatic initiatives.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a collaborative division with four thoracic surgeons and two advanced practice providers, serving Central Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire.
• Comprehensive practice in all aspects of General Thoracic Surgery (excluding lung transplantation).
• Strong focus on advanced minimally invasive approaches, including:
  • Thoracoscopic and robotic lung resections
  • Minimally invasive esophagectomy
  • Thymectomy

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Relocation package
• Generous PTO and CME time
• Medical, Dental, Optical and Malpractice with tail
• Retirement plan with high employer contribution
• UMass Medical School faculty appointment

Why UMass:

• UMass Memorial Medical Center is a leading regional academic medical center offering state-of-the-art surgical services and a strong commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Many of our physicians are both clinicians of UMass Memorial Health and faculty of 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 physicians.
• As a Lean organization, UMass Memorial Health is committed to constant innovation.

How to apply:

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.