Chief, Sports Medicine

Jefferson Health; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership opportunity

Academic involvement

Comprehensive benefits

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Malpractice/licensing covered

CME reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a visionary Division Chief of Sports Medicine to lead clinical practice, education, and enterprise connectivity across the Lehigh Valley and broader Jefferson network.

The role includes program-building leadership, engagement with residents, and potential development of a Sports Medicine Fellowship with academic appointments through Sidney Kimmel Medical College. A strong track record in sports medicine leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in Sports Medicine.
• Board-certified or board-eligible with fellowship in Sports Medicine.
• Strong candidates with prior Sports Medicine leadership and academic involvement will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical leadership and practice-building for sports medicine across the network.
• Serve as Division Chief of Sports Medicine at Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute and Jefferson Orthopedics.
• Engage with residents and develop a Sports Medicine Fellowship where appropriate. Academic appointments through Sidney Kimmel Medical College are encouraged.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Academic engagement

Program builder

Executive leadership

Education

Fellowship in Sports Medicine

Board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic surgeon

Job description

Jefferson Health, one of the nation’s largest and most highly respected health systems, is conducting a national search for a visionary and dedicated leader to serve as Chief, Sports Medicine within Jefferson Orthopedics and the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute.

Opportunity Summary

This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical subspecialty division within a nationally recognized integrated practice that spans southeastern Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey. Jefferson Orthopedics operates on a highly successful “pluralistic” model, combining employed and private practice physicians to form one of the country's largest orthopedic practices, consistently recognized among the top 25 programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

The successful candidate will be responsible for three core areas

Clinical Leadership and Practice Building

You will be sought as a "program builder" to establish best processes and practices, driving clinical excellence and integration for sports medicine across our geographically-based integrated network.

Executive Leadership and Enterprise Connectivity

You will fulfill a vital leadership role as the Division Chief of Sports Medicine at both the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute and Jefferson Orthopedics.

Academic Engagement

The Division Chief has the opportunity to engage with residents across four existing and one emerging orthopedic residency programs. Development of a Sports Medicine Fellowship would be supported when appropriate. Academic appointments through the esteemed Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University are available and encouraged for qualified candidates.

Why choose Jefferson – Lehigh Valley for your career?

Jefferson Health is the Lehigh Valley’s leading healthcare network, recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care and physician well‑being. Join our mission-driven team and become a valued member of a thriving, innovative healthcare community. Also, we offer current and future clinicians new educational and developmental opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University. We leverage Jefferson’s position as a world-class academic health system to recruit the best and brightest clinicians. Together, we’re redefining the future of care.

About the Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania, 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems, more than a half-dozen colleges and universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational year-round offerings. As a resident of the Lehigh Valley, you’ll experience its charming, close‑knit community atmosphere while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Achieve work-life balance by making a meaningful impact on the lives of our community while exploring all the adventures eastern Pennsylvania has to offer.

Qualifications

We are seeking a talented and dedicated orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in Sports Medicine. The ideal candidate:

• Possesses sophisticated clinical skills, strong academic aspirations and a passion for positively impacting patient care, safety and experience.
• Must be board‑certified or board‑eligible orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine
• Is an experienced orthopedic Sports Medicine surgeon (preferred), but outstanding recent graduates or those matriculating from accredited fellowships in the coming months will be strongly considered.

We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous benefits package that makes Jefferson Health an even better place to work and grow your career. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with incentive plans
• Significant leadership opportunity and institutional support
• A robust environment for academic involvement and teaching
• Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings
• Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness‑eligible employer
• Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology