Physician - Orthopedics Surgical Sports Medicine
About The Position
The Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon provides care and treatment for athletes and physically active individuals, helping patients return to sport while minimizing injury risk. The role brings advanced expertise in musculoskeletal health and works with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and rehabilitation specialists to support recovery, optimize treatment, and develop injury-prevention strategies. The surgeon diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal injuries, including ligament tears, tendon injuries, dislocations, joint instability, and cartilage damage. Surgical techniques may include arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, tendon repair, minimally invasive procedures, and, at times, osseous realignment for joint preservation rather than joint replacement. The role also contributes to rehabilitation strategies, non-surgical management, and sports performance optimization. This is a 1.0 FTE position with a Monday–Friday day schedule and participation in the provider group’s on-call rotation.
Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible at the time of employment.
- Licensed in Washington state by the time of employment.
- DEA, NPI, and prescriptive authority.
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Nice To Haves
- CAQ in Sports Medicine Surgery preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and diagnose patients with activity-related musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
- Perform surgical procedures, including ligament repair and reconstruction, tendon repair, cartilage restoration, and sometimes osseous realignment for joint preservation rather than joint replacement.
- Educate patients about non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
- Maintain accurate patient records and follow hospital policies and industry regulations.
- Participate in the provider group’s on-call rotation.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance recovery, optimize treatment, and implement injury-prevention strategies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with potential sign-on and relocation assistance.
- Medical and dental benefits.
- CME.
- Retirement plans and benefits.
- Malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- Student loan repayment.
- Leadership training and advancement opportunities.
- Mental health services and wellness coaching.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Physician & APP Well-Being Program.
- Mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
