Primary Care Sports Medicine

Geisinger; Milton (Northumberland County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision and dental benefits

Collaborative work atmosphere

Healthcare benefits from day one

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Milton is seeking a Medical Doctor specialized in sports medicine. This role involves continuous patient care focused on prevention, management of injuries, and wellness promotion. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree and be licensed in Pennsylvania. Key responsibilities include interviewing patients, diagnosing conditions, designing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate medical records. Competitive healthcare benefits are offered from day one, emphasizing a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Experience in nonsurgical orthopedic procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain health information.
• Diagnose and design treatment plans for injuries.
• May prescribe medications as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain patient records.

Skills

Knowledge of exercise physiology

Patient diagnostics

Treatment planning

Medical history interviewing

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention and management of injury and illness. Has knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation and epidemiology is essential to the practice of sports medicine. At least 70% of time is spent in nonsurgical orthopedic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
• Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness.
• May prescribe or administer medications.
• Prepare, maintain, and review records that include patients’ histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Benefits & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.