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Hiring Range: $375,000 to $450,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations
Location: Leominster, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – Health Alliance Hospital
Department: Surgery
Specialty: General Surgery
Schedule: Full Time
The Department of Surgery at UMass Memorial Health and UMass Chan Medical School is seeking a General Surgeon to join our growing team at Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster, Massachusetts. Health Alliance Hospital is part of UMass Memorial Health's five-hospital system and serves a vital regional role in North Worcester County. This is an exciting opportunity for a surgeon with strong laparoscopic and robotic surgery skills who is interested in developing a regional referral hub for minimally invasive surgery while building a robust general surgery practice. A da Vinci robotic platform is being acquired to support the growth of robotic and minimally invasive surgical services.
Key Highlights
- Faculty appointment through UMass Chan Medical School
- Join an established and collaborative Department of Surgery within a large academic health system
- Practice at a community-based hospital with strong local demand and referral opportunities
- Access to a broad referral network across UMass Memorial Health's five-hospital system
- Strong administrative, clinical, and operational support
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered surgical care
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient general surgery services
- Perform a broad range of open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical procedures
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists across UMass Memorial Health
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
- Strong laparoscopic surgical skills required
- Robotic surgery experience and interest in program development preferred
- Interest in academic medicine, teaching, and mentorship
- MD or DO degree and eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care
Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs
- Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment
- Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions
- Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
- Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program
About Leominster, Massachusetts
Located in North Central Massachusetts, Leominster offers a family-friendly community with easy access to Worcester, Boston, New Hampshire, and southern New England. Residents enjoy a high quality of life, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and convenient access to major metropolitan areas.
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Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, MBA, CPRP , Provider Recruiter, at [email protected] or Mobile: 774-525-1935 .
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