Academic Optometrist - Full-Time

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 Optometrist - Full-Time

UMass Memorial Health | Worcester and Northborough, MA

Join our Optometry team!

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health care system in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Academic Optometrist to join our growing team in Worcester and Northborough, MA. Just 45 minutes from Boston and Cape Cod, our region offers a vibrant mix of cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and an affordable cost of living. This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven academic medical center while enjoying true work-life balance. New graduates and experienced ODs are encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights

• Work-life balance, with protected admin time and no evenings/weekends
• Patient and Provider Centered scheduling model
• Collaborate with 3 optometrists, 6 residents and 9 ophthalmologists
• Epic EMR system
• Opportunities to lecture, mentor and perform research
• Opportunities for community service
• Comprehensive benefits package

Scope of Practice

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and contact lens evaluations
• Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of ocular diseases and conditions
• Prescribe corrective lenses and therapeutic treatments
• Provide urgent and emergency eye care when needed
• Exercise autonomy in clinical decision making
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the system
• Ensure continuity of care for patients throughout the system

Practice Environment

• Outpatient clinic within a large, academic medical center
• Serve a diverse patient population with a robust referral base
• Enjoy a collegial, mission-driven atmosphere with a focus on patients, education and excellence

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program
• Licensed (or license-eligible) to practice in Massachusetts
• Board certified or board eligible in optometry

Why UMass:

• Premier health system in the region, noted for excellence in patient care, education, and research
• Collaborative environment working alongside technicians, optometrists, residents, and ophthalmologists
• Strong commitment to professional development and leadership growth
• Lean organization dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement
• Inclusive culture grounded in kindness, respect, tolerance, and teamwork

Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae.

Submit application to: Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter at carmen.sanderson@umassmemorial.org

Explore our department at umassmed.edu/ophthalmology to learn more.

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.

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