Sports Medicine Physician
The Royster Group, Inc. · Portsmouth, VA · 3 mo ago
HealthcareContract
Position Overview
The Sports Medicine Physician provides comprehensive musculoskeletal and sports-related medical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough medical histories and physical examinations
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests
- Develop and implement treatment plans for sports-related injuries and orthopedic conditions
- Provide patient education regarding injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-activity guidelines
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with program standards
- Ensure compliance with all required certifications, licensure, and credentialing requirements
Qualifications
- Must meet the education requirements outlined for the position
- Must maintain required certifications, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional required credentials
- Must have at least 3 years of full-time clinical experience in Orthopedics or Sports Medicine within the last 5 years
- Must be board-certified in one of the following specialties:
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedics
- Preventive Medicine
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Must have successfully completed a Sports Medicine fellowship of at least 1 year, or hold a Certificate of Added/Additional Qualification in Sports Medicine
- Must maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license to practice