Sports Medicine Physician

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 184,140 - 195,300; Full time

Job summary

San José State University seeks a Sports Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive outpatient care in sports medicine and primary care. The role emphasizes holistic health, patient access, and a strong student experience at SJSU Health Services.

Responsibilities include treating injuries, ordering tests, counseling patients, and collaborating with campus healthcare staff to support student athletes and campus community.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a medical school.
• License and Certification: CA medical license, ABMS/AOA board certification, DEA registration, CPR/AED as appropriate.
• Completion of residency/fellowship accredited by ACGME or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Treat sports injuries and common medical conditions.
• Evaluate injuries and create treatment and recovery plans.
• Perform basic medical procedures (stitches, splints).
• Order and review tests (X-rays, labs).
• Educate patients on injury prevention and health.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public health knowledge

Clinical decision-making

Emergency assessment

Medical records

English writing

Scheduling software

Patient confidentiality

Education

MD/DO degree

CA medical license

ABMS/AOA board certification

DEA registration

ACGME residency/fellowship

Tools

Medical records software

CPR/AED training

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the Sports Medicine Physician provides comprehensive outpatient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and counseling within the scope of sports medicine and primary care. This position emphasizes holistic health, patient access, and a strong student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Treat sports injuries and common medical conditions
• Evaluate injuries and create treatment and recovery plans
• Perform basic medical procedures (stitches, splints, etc.)
• Order and review tests like X-rays and labs
• Educate patients on injury prevention and overall health
• Work with other healthcare staff and SJSU Athletics
• Keep accurate medical records
• Participate in meetings and health programs
• Help improve services and patient care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse, multicultural population in a university community
• Thorough understanding of general medicine, public health principles, and diagnostic clinical decision-making, with the ability to provide treatment and medical counseling
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently prioritize patients’ problems based on urgency and demonstrated critical thinking to perform accurately in a detail‑oriented environment
• Ability and manual dexterity to perform patient care tasks, along with capacity to quickly assess emergency situations and take prompt action
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, as well as the ethics and standards of practicing medicine, enabling compliance with policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare comprehensive case histories and handle multiple work priorities effectively
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, business writing, punctuation, and spelling, enabling effective correspondence and report formatting
• Technical skills to work with medical records and scheduling software; acuity in learning new software as applicable to position responsibilities
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills, facilitating effective communication across a variety of venues
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a medical school
• License and Certification Requirements: Physicians - Specialty Services must possess and maintain:
  • 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
• Completion of one (1) 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

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid California Department of Public Health‑Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH‑RHB) Supervisor & Operator Permit
• Dual Board Certification in Primary Care in addition to Sports Medicine
• Two (2) years of experience practicing Sports Medicine independently
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in Primary Care
• Experience working with college populations (typically demonstrated through working with collegiate athletics programs and/or student health services)

Compensation

Classification: Physician – Specialty Services. Anticipated Hiring Range: $16,500/month – $17,500/month (Salary is reflective of 0.8 FTE). CSU Salary Range: $12,016/month – $23,385/month. San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30‑35% of your base salary.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.