Academic Optometrist - Worcester, MA

Optometrist Position at UMass Memorial Health

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.

Provide comprehensive eye exams, emergency follow up care, glaucoma co-management, vision rehabilitation services, and same day service care. Prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.

Location: Worcester and Northborough, MA Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus Department: Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Specialty: Optometry Schedule: Full-time

UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking an Optometrist to join our growing team. Our competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package make this a top choice in the region.

Key Highlights:

• Exceptional work-life balance no evenings or weekends + protected admin time
• Outpatient-focused role with a diverse patient population and strong referral base
• Practice at the top of your license with high clinical autonomy
• Collaborative academic environment with 3 ODs, 6 residents, and 9 ophthalmologists
• EPIC EMR with advanced clinical support infrastructure
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program
• Eligible for or currently hold a Massachusetts license
• Board-certified or board-eligible in optometry

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off with 11 paid holidays
• Practice/CME allowance
• Pension plan with additional retirement options available
• Paid family and medical leave; short- and long-term disability programs
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF?eligible employment
• Concierge services for relocation
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.