Sports Medicine Physicians
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
14 alternate job titles:
Athletic Team Physician
Industrial Sports Medicine Professional
Industrial Sports Medicine Specialist
Nonsurgical Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Orthopedic Team Physician
Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist
Physician
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Sports Doctor
Sports Medicine Physician
Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician
Sports Medicine Specialist
Sports Physician
Team Physician
Salary Information
Sports Medicine Physicians: $253,470 (mean) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Select medical equipment for addressing patient needs. | General |
| Prepare medications or medical solutions. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use. | General |
| Advise others on healthcare matters. | General |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | General |
| Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. | General |
| Treat chronic diseases or disorders. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | General |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Develop exercise or conditioning programs. | Development |
| Develop emergency procedures. | Development |
| Supervise workers providing client or patient services. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| 3D motion analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Allscripts PM | Medical software |
| Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR | Medical software |
| Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR | Medical software |
| Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR | Medical software |
| CareCloud Central | Medical software |
| Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Epic Practice Management | Medical software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity Practice Solution | Medical software |
| GalacTek ECLIPSE | Medical software |
| Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE | Medical software |
| HealthFusion MediTouch | Medical software |
| IOS Health Systems Medios EHR | Medical software |
| Kareo Practice Management | Medical software |
| McKesson Practice Plus | Medical software |
| Meditab IMS Orthopedics/Sports Medicine | Medical software |
| Modernizing Medicine Practice Management | Medical software |
| NextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice Management | Medical software |
| OmniMD Sports Medicine EHR | Medical software |
| PracticeSuite Complete Suite | Medical software |
| Presagia Sports | Medical software |
| SpartaTrac | Medical software |
| Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy | Medical software |
| WRSHealth EMR | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| athenahealth athenaCollector | Medical software |
| simplifyMD | Medical software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Cardiovascular Computed Tomography | Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement | Not Available |
| Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance | Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement | Not Available |
| Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Practice: Sports Medicine | American Board of Family Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery | Not Available |
| Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Sports Medicine | American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Not Available |
| Certification in Sports Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Ringside Physician | Association of Ringside Physicians | Not Available |
| Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians | American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Sports Medicine | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Not Available |
| Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography | Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement | Not Available |
| Sports Medicine | American Board of Emergency Medicine | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
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