Division Chief of Penn’s Division of Primary Care Sports Medicine

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader for the Division Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine. This role involves overseeing education, promoting scholarly activities, and managing clinical engagement in sports medicine. The ideal candidate will have a strong reputation in the field, significant administrative experience, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead growth initiatives and collaborate with various departments, making a meaningful impact from grassroots to professional levels.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Significant administrative leadership experience in Sports Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sports medicine education for students and residents.
• Promote scholarly activity and manage clinical engagement.
• Lead strategic growth initiatives in sports medicine.

Skills

Leadership in Sports Medicine

Clinical Patient Care

Strategic Planning

Mentorship

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Masters or PhD

Job description

Division Chief of Penn’s Division of Primary Care Sports Medicine

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The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the Perelman School of Medicine seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Candidates must have an M.D. degree; D.O. degrees are also accepted. Additional qualifications such as a Masters or PhD are welcome.

Responsibilities include overseeing sports medicine education for students, residents, and fellows, promoting scholarly activity in primary care sports medicine, and managing clinical and community engagement work. The role involves providing direct patient care, serving as a team physician, and leading strategic growth initiatives in sports medicine.

The Chief will be a visionary leader with a regional or national reputation in Sports Medicine, with significant administrative leadership experience. The role involves collaboration with departments such as Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to develop growth strategies, mentor faculty, and expand Penn Medicine’s sports medicine footprint at all levels, from high schools to professional teams.

The position may include a dual appointment in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, with responsibilities for faculty development, strategic planning, and fostering collaborative relationships across departments. The candidate should embrace diversity and promote an inclusive environment.

We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer, considering candidates without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.