Sports Medicine Physician (Per Diem)

About the role

The Sports Medicine Physician provides comprehensive medical care to students and student-athletes, including diagnosis, treatment, and injury prevention. This position collaborates closely with healthcare professionals within SHCWS, athletic trainers, coaches, to support the well-being of students, and student-athletes and ensure compliance with NCAA and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of both sport and non-sport related injuries and illnesses.
• Serve as a consultant/resource to other health care practitioners.
• Facilitate referrals to student insurance biller and community-based resources.
• Interface with outside medical, surgical, and other support providers when appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduation from a medical school and completion of one or more residency programs and/or fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent in a specialty appropriate to their assigned specialty duties.
• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Current board certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) specialty or subspecialty appropriate for their assigned specialty duties.
• A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification as appropriate for the assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of and the ability to effectively apply the principles and methods essential to the diagnosis and treatment of sports medicine, general medicine and surgical care.
• Knowledge of medical advances in the practice and education of patients on health issues.
• Knowledge of medical advances in the practice and education of patients on health issues.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national laws and regulations pertaining to the medical field and treatment of mental health disorders affecting the athlete.
• Knowledge and understanding of current recognized standards of care within the scope of licensure.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to enter data into the electronic health record or other computer applications.
• Excellent communication skills particularly related to young adults.
• Demonstrated ability to work with PC-based microcomputers and with Windows, including the ability to use an electronic health record.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent care to all students seeking services at SHCWS.
• Ability to complete the background check process.