Sample sports medicine physician job description
Sports medicine physicians are essential members of [Company X]’s medical team. We are seeking candidates with outstanding communication skills, a penchant for teamwork, and a deep commitment to service and education. As a sports medicine physician at [Company X], you’ll work alongside colleagues within your department and physicians of other specialties to provide our patients with comprehensive multidisciplinary care for muscular and skeletal injuries. Candidates must have completed an accredited sports medicine fellowship and be certified to practice as sports medicine physicians.
Objectives of this role
Conduct biomechanical examinations of patients
Assess and diagnose sports-related injuries
Prescribe patients with medication and/or physical therapy to treat injuries
Order and interpret results from laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
Develop and supervise rehabilitation programs
Provide nonsurgical care for injuries, such as ultrasound-guided injections
Responsibilities
Integrate input from other physicians to inform diagnoses and treatment programs
Assess whether injuries require medication, physical therapy, or a combination of both
Guide athletes in improving their physical condition, managing pain, and avoiding injuries
Maintain detailed patient records
Identify risk factors for injuries
Educate patients on how to manage existing injuries and prevent future ones
Skills and qualifications
Medical degree from an accredited institution
Residency or fellowship in sports medicine
Current certification to practice as a sports medicine doctor within the country and state of employment
Thorough knowledge of nonsurgical treatments, such as trigger-point injections
Ability to collaborate with other physicians in patient care
Excellent bedside manner and communication skills
Preferred qualifications
At least two years of clinical experience in a similar setting
Experience developing personalized rehabilitation programs
Experience treating a wide range of muscular and skeletal injuries
Thorough knowledge of common regenerative therapies
Familiarity with pain and pain management
