Primary Care Sports Medicine- Faculty

Job description

Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through excellence in education, research, and medical care. With more than 5,500 employees, USA Health's network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group, USA Health Care Authority, and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 601 faculty and physicians, 289 residents and fellows, 165 advanced practice providers, and 1,340 nurses supports approximately 556,000 physician encounters. The USA Health system delivers approximately 2,400 babies annually and treats patients through approximately 72,000 emergency department visits each year. University Hospital is the region's only Level I trauma center.
In addition to providing advanced and innovative patient care across its hospitals and clinics, USA Health's medical education programs provide exceptional training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. USA Health is committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research while improving the health and quality of life of individuals and communities throughout the Gulf Coast.
The USA Health System is managed by USA HealthCare Management, LLC.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Alabama is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board Certified/Board Eligible Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician to join its Division of Sports Medicine.
The successful candidate will become an integral member of a multidisciplinary sports medicine team and will provide comprehensive, non-operative sports medicine care to athletes and active individuals across a broad range of ages and levels of competition. The position combines clinical practice, athletic event coverage, concussion management, community outreach, medical education, and participation in the continued growth of USA Health's Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine program.
Clinical Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions. Clinical responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries.
• Management of knee, shoulder, ankle, and other joint and extremity injuries.
• Evaluation and treatment of fractures, sprains, strains, tendinopathies, overuse injuries, and other sports-related conditions.
• Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of sports-related concussions.
• Coordination of appropriate follow-up care and return-to-activity or return-to-play management for injured athletes.
• Collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons, athletic trainers, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of athletes and active patients.

The physician will also have opportunities to incorporate advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques into clinical practice, including musculoskeletal ultrasound, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate (BMA), and appropriate percutaneous procedures, supporting continued growth and innovation within USA Health Sports Medicine.
Clinic Locations and Program Growth
The physician will be expected to provide clinical services across USA Health's Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine clinic locations based on departmental, operational, and patient-care needs. This responsibility includes established USA Health Orthopaedic clinic locations and may also include future satellite clinics, mobile clinics, outreach clinics, and other clinical locations developed or established by USA Health as Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine services continue to grow and expand.
This position is intended to support the department's broader mission of improving access to high-quality orthopaedic and sports medicine services throughout the communities served by USA Health.
Athletic Coverage and Community Sports Medicine
In addition to clinical practice, the physician will play an active role in USA Health's athletic medicine program.
Responsibilities will include:
• Sideline and event coverage at local high school, college, and university athletic events.
• Participation in athletic training room evaluations.
• Assessment and management of sports-related concussions, including appropriate follow-up and return-to-play evaluation.
• Collaboration with athletic trainers, orthopaedic surgeons, and other members of the multidisciplinary sports medicine team.
• Participation in pre-participation physical examinations and other sports medicine outreach activities.
• Participation in the development and implementation of injury-prevention, sports-safety, and athlete-wellness initiatives.

The physician will serve as a member of the team providing medical care for the University of South Alabama Jaguars NCAA athletic program and will participate in USA Health's broader commitment to supporting athletes and athletic programs throughout the region.
Academic and Educational Responsibilities
As a faculty member within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the physician will play an important role in the academic mission of the University of South Alabama.
The physician will work closely with the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and will serve as a mentor, educator, and faculty member for fellows, residents, and medical students.
Academic responsibilities will include participation in educational conferences, didactic lectures, journal clubs, case discussions, and other collaborative educational activities involving Primary Care Sports Medicine fellows, Orthopaedic Surgery residents, medical students, and other learners.
The successful candidate will also be encouraged to contribute to the continued development of the department's clinical, educational, scholarly, and sports medicine activities.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should be:
• Fellowship-trained in Primary Care Sports Medicine.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in an appropriate primary specialty and Sports Medicine.
• Qualified to obtain and maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Alabama.
• Committed to excellence in patient care, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Interested in caring for athletes and active individuals across multiple levels of competition.
• Willing to participate in athletic event coverage, community outreach, and clinical activities across USA Health Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine locations.

Compensation
The physician will receive a competitive, benchmarked base salary with additional compensation opportunities based on RVU production in accordance with the applicable compensation plan.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.