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Sports Medicine Physicians

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

$265,930 medianGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 29-1229.06

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
  2. 02Record athletes' medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
  3. 03Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing.
  4. 04Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention.
  5. 05Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
  6. 06Examine, evaluate and treat athletes who have been injured or who have medical problems such as exercise-induced asthma.
  7. 07Record athletes' medical care information, and maintain medical records.
  8. 08Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries.
  9. 09Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries.
  10. 10Develop and test procedures for dealing with emergencies during practices or competitions.
  11. 11Coordinate sports care activities with other experts, including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches.
  12. 12Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

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What the posting will be called

MD (Medical Doctor)Pediatric Sports Medicine PhysicianSports Medicine Primary Care PhysicianSports Medicine SpecialistAthletic Team PhysicianNonsurgical Primary Care Sports Medicine PhysicianOrthopedic Team PhysicianPhysicianSports Medicine Medical Doctor (Sports Medicine MD)Team Physician

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Skills that carry over from service

Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationService OrientationSystems EvaluationInstructingTime Management