Academic Optometrist - Worcester, MA

Exemption Status: Exempt

Hiring Range: $ - $

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

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled

Hours:

8am to 5pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 34000 - 1500 Ophthalmology

This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

UMass Memorial Health | Worcester and Northborough, MA

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae.

Submit application to:
Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter derson

Explore our department /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.

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 talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.