Physician - Orthopedics - Non-Operative Sports Medicine - RCMC
About The Position
The Orthopedic Non-Operative Sports Medicine Physician specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in active individuals and athletes. This role involves close collaboration with other healthcare professionals, including physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons, to coordinate comprehensive care. The physician plays a vital role in helping patients maintain their activity levels and improve their quality of life through effective non-operative management.
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Board certification or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a fellowship in Sports Medicine.
- Strong clinical skills in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Set priorities and strategically identify issues, underlying problems, and potential solutions to develop a plan of action.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provides 36 hours of patient-facing care per week, Monday through Friday.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients with musculoskeletal injuries, which includes taking detailed medical histories and conducting thorough physical examinations.
- Formulates accurate diagnoses for a wide range of sports-related injuries and conditions by integrating clinical findings with the interpretation of advanced imaging modalities (e.g., X-rays, MRI, and Ultrasound).
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, which integrate medications, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and advanced ultrasound-guided procedures, including injections, compression and minor musculoskeletal interventions.
- Develops and implements customized injury prevention programs for athletes and active individuals, with a focus on optimizing training regimens and biomechanics.
- Provides coverage for the group's high-volume, walk-in clinic, managing a wide range of urgent musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. If surgery is needed, patients are referred to Copley Orthopedic Surgeons.
- Partners with a multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, athletic trainers, and orthopedic surgeons to ensure comprehensive and seamless patient care.
- Provides comprehensive patient education on injuries, treatment options, and self-management strategies to optimize recovery and prevent recurrence.
Benefits
- Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
- Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees.
- Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets.
- We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
