Primary Care Physician/Athletics Medical Director - Sports Medicine

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

16d • $230,004 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide applicable sports medicine and primary medical care to eligible University of Wyoming (UW) students including, but not limited to, intercollegiate (NCAA) student-athletes, rodeo students and members of the spirit squad. Provide emergency services as a sideline physician for applicable athletic activities/competitions/events. Provide medical supervision for staff athletic trainers. This position requires the ability to stand, sit, walk, and requires the use of the hands, eyes and ears to evaluate, diagnose and treat medical issues.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from a US based institution
• Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine, family medicine or emergency medicine.
• DEA registration.
• Temporary Expedited Medical License prior to employment and a full, unrestricted permanent medical license granted by the Wyoming Board of Medicine upon expiration of the Temporary Expedited Medical License.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
• Eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with concussion management.
• Experience with emergency care.
• Experience working with the collegiate student-athlete population.
• Completion of a Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality sports medicine and primary medical care to eligible UW students.
• Examining, diagnosing, treating and monitoring acute and chronic illnesses.
• Examining, diagnosing, treating and monitoring concussions as outlined in the UW Athletic Department Sports Concussion Education and Management Plan.
• Ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Prescribing applicable medications/pharmaceuticals to treat conditions/illnesses.
• Conducting sports physicals as needed.
• Coordinating/communicating student-athlete plans of care with applicable department coaches/staff, sports medicine personnel, parents, etc.
• Communicating with student-athletes in a supportive and comprehensive manner.
• Collaborating/making appropriate referrals with outside providers/specialists regarding student-athlete plans of care to ensure both quality and continuity of care.
• Coordinating care within health plan rules of the student-athlete (e.g., in-network, referral requirements, etc.).
• Remaining current with medical developments, procedures and treatments.
• Maintaining patient records in compliance with UW policy.
• Maintaining compliance with confidentiality/privacy polices/procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to: Supervising and training of health care professionals and students (including Athletic Trainers) and serving on Athletic Department/campus committees.
• Maintaining and promoting of AAAHC standards.
• Working weekends, evenings and holidays (as needed).
• Providing applicable medical event coverage for away football competitions including post-season events (e.g., Bowl Games, etc.).
• Providing applicable medical event coverage for the Mountain West Basketball Tournament (currently hosted in Las Vegas, NV) and other basketball post-season tournaments (e.g., NIT, NCAA, etc.).
• Providing applicable medical event coverage at home competitions for football, men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, wrestling and other competitions/events as determined by the Director of Athletics/Designee.
• Medical supervision of athletic trainers and direct supervision of the Director of Operations-Sports Medicine, which includes a performance evaluation, scheduling, hiring/non-renewal and salary determination.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 15.19% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.93%, totaling 19.12% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior