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Also called athletic team physician, nonsurgical primary care sports medicine physician, orthopedic team physician and physician.
$265,930
Median pay a year
342,720
People do this work
6
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Advising athletes or coaches
Examining patients
Treating chronic diseases
Evaluating health
Recording medical histories
Advising on healthcare topics
Conducting research
Monitoring patient progress
Analyzing patient data
Analyzing test data or images
Diagnosing medical conditions
Selecting medical equipment
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Sports Medicine Physician
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Summary
Sports Medicine Physician diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, coordinating care with specialists, and providing education on injury prevention for athletes during training and competitions
Experience
Sports Medicine Physician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Diagnosed and treated disorders of the musculoskeletal system
Ordered and interpreted results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures
Recorded athletes' medical care information and maintained medical records
Examined and evaluated athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine physical fitness
Coordinated sports care activities with specialty physicians, athletic trainers, and physical therapists
Provided education and counseling on illness and injury prevention
Attended games and competitions to evaluate and treat activity-related injuries or medical conditions
Skills
Core Skills
Advising athletes or coaches, Conducting research, Monitoring patient progress, Treating chronic diseases, Recording medical histories, Advising on healthcare topics
Checking & Planning
Examining patients, Evaluating health, Analyzing patient data, Analyzing test data or images
Tools and software
Epic Systems, eClinicalWorks EHR software
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Diagnosed and treated musculoskeletal disordersOrdered and interpreted laboratory tests and imagingAdvised against injured athletes returning to playRecorded and maintained athletes' medical recordsExamined and evaluated athletes' physical fitnessCoordinated care activities with sports professionals
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Diagnosed and treated musculoskeletal disorders in athletes, ensuring appropriate care and recovery plans
Advised against injured athletes returning to play, prioritizing their long-term health and safety
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Diagnosed and treated musculoskeletal disorders in several athletes each week, ensuring appropriate care and recovery plans
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Several athletes each weekA few athletes dailyDozens of athletes monthly
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Advised against injured athletes returning to play, prioritizing their long-term health and safety
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Fewer injuries reported after gamesIncreased athlete recovery times
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What a Sports Medicine Physician does
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Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
What it pays
How much does a Sports Medicine Physician make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$102,930
Median
$265,930
75th percentile
$378,770
About 342,720 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$239,720
$355,100
$426,050
AL
$139,280
$272,610
$357,010
AR
$64,330
$136,880
$319,180
AZ
$172,540
$312,490
$432,340
CA
$98,870
$281,590
$340,730
CO
$229,920
$298,320
$357,470
CT
$98,840
$214,990
$373,210
DC
$77,430
$77,430
$253,380
DE
$89,130
$297,470
$326,400
FL
$168,060
$262,180
$364,750
GA
$142,420
$266,880
$392,740
HI
$248,960
$339,290
$427,560
IA
$160,440
$295,190
$350,480
ID
$114,030
$299,340
$387,810
IL
$81,360
$132,540
$372,880
IN
$213,350
$366,190
$428,230
KS
$70,520
$221,540
$382,360
KY
$218,540
$327,390
$452,650
LA
$209,810
$350,920
$419,840
MA
$85,550
$236,580
$384,490
MD
$144,890
$212,080
$317,140
ME
$312,930
$419,410
$442,790
MI
$66,870
$155,480
$318,630
MN
$214,230
$367,320
$392,360
MO
$83,340
$227,980
$361,400
MS
$61,960
$228,130
$359,250
MT
$326,580
$438,850
$438,850
NC
$77,810
$260,330
$361,250
ND
$287,540
$454,550
$564,000
NE
$224,030
$290,470
$379,790
NH
$236,820
$361,300
$362,850
NJ
$115,930
$285,010
$361,100
NM
$228,720
$327,670
$397,140
NV
$141,800
$252,120
$327,770
NY
$122,260
$242,500
$352,190
OH
$104,800
$297,440
$432,890
OK
$65,200
$259,220
$351,780
OR
$273,940
$347,180
$381,480
PA
$78,710
$217,310
$370,140
PR
$60,420
$172,230
$284,960
RI
$169,860
$228,590
$320,690
SC
$163,900
$274,480
$427,760
TN
$181,200
$301,290
$426,850
TX
$108,990
$269,800
$370,990
UT
$82,330
$228,060
$362,440
VA
$183,190
$278,530
$350,550
VT
$247,520
$343,050
$400,490
WA
$215,640
$307,170
$363,470
WI
$280,990
$391,740
$448,470
WV
$63,950
$258,020
$326,230
WY
$256,180
$342,800
$377,870
Other names
Other names for this job
athletic team physician, nonsurgical primary care sports medicine physician, orthopedic team physician, physician, primary care sports medicine physician, sports medicine primary care physician, sports physician, team physician, industrial sports medicine professional, industrial sports medicine specialist, pediatric sports medicine specialist, sports doctor.
More names for this work
sports medicine specialist.
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What you have not done yet. Examining patients, Evaluating treatment options, Analyzing test data or images
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Sports Medicine Physician
Treating chronic diseases
Conducting research
Administering screening tests
Conducting diagnostic tests
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