Academic Optometrist Full-Time opportunity in Worcester, Massachusetts

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.