Sports Medicine Faculty Physician - Department of Family and Community Medicine - Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
About The Position
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University seeks a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician as a faculty member in the Division of Sports Medicine and Exercise Medicine (DS&EM). The faculty member will work closely with the Division Director to establish a robust sports medicine clinical practice, serve as a role model for clinical excellence and productivity, and support the clinical, professional, and career development of sports medicine fellows. The role also involves mentoring medical students and residents interested in sports medicine, collaborating on research and scholarly activity, participating in community service initiatives, and assisting in the recruitment of fellows. The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Jefferson has a rich history of excellence in Sports Medicine, hosting an ACGME-accredited fellowship since 1996. The Sports Medicine Division provides comprehensive services including musculoskeletal care, nutrition, exercise, and training recommendations, and supports patients managing chronic conditions. They also collaborate with orthopaedic surgical partners for seamless referrals.
Requirements
- Fellowship-trained sports medicine physician.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Sports Medicine.
- Passion for medical education, mentorship, and professional development.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse team of medical professionals and administrators.
- Passion for treating athletes and collaborating with ancillary sports medicine staff in the care of athletes.
- Experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
- Passion for research and scholarly activity.
- Strong commitment to health equity.
- Growth mindset with ability and/or interest in expanding or developing new clinical and educational initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Establish a robust sports medicine clinical practice.
- Serve as a role model for clinical excellence, clinical productivity, and professionalism in sports medicine.
- Serve as a core faculty member for the sports medicine fellowship to support the fellows’ clinical, professional, and career development.
- Serve as an ad hoc mentor for Thomas Jefferson University medical students and residents interested in sports medicine.
- Collaborate with research faculty to promote and facilitate scholarly activity generated from the including original and collaborative research, publications, poster presentations, and lectures.
- Participate in the DS&EM’s community service initiatives.
- Participate in the recruitment of incoming fellows.
Benefits
- Medical (including prescription)
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits (access to group rates on insurance and discounts)
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University (after one year of full time service or two years of part time service)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
