We are seeking an experienced Sports Medicine Physicianto provide comprehensive outpatient musculoskeletal and sports medicine care at a military medical facility inPortsmouth, Virginia .The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic orthopedic and sports-related conditions affecting active-duty service members, retirees, and eligible beneficiaries. This position requires strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on restoring function, improving performance, and supporting return to duty, activity, or sport.
Key Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning for a broad range of musculoskeletal and sports medicine conditions. Evaluate and manage overuse injuries, acute athletic injuries, concussion-related presentations, joint disorders, soft-tissue injuries, and other conditions affecting readiness and performance. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies. Coordinate referrals, rehabilitation plans, and follow-up care with orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, radiology, and other specialty services. Provide non-operative sports medicine treatment, including evidence-based recommendations, activity modification, patient education, and appropriate procedural interventions within scope of practice and clinical privileges. Support the evaluation and management of active-duty personnel with a focus on functional recovery and return to duty. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record. Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration and support quality and patient safety initiatives. Perform other duties consistent with the provider's specialty, credentials, and clinical privileges.
Required Qualifications: M.D. or D.O.with successful completion of postgraduate medical training. Current, valid, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. Minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical experience in Orthopedics or Sports Medicine within the last 5 years .Board Certified in one of the following specialties:
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • PediatricsOrthopedicsPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Successful completion of aminimum one-year Sports Medicine fellowshipOR a current
  • Certificate of Added/Additional Qualification in Sports Medicine .Current individualDEA registration .Current
American Heart Association BLS certification .Additional life-support certifications may be required based on clinical responsibilities. Must satisfy all applicablecredentialing, privileging, background, and facility access requirements .Work Schedule Approximately1,912 hours over a 12-month period .Anticipated schedule of approximately80 hours per two-week period, based on facility needs. Actual scheduling will be coordinated with the appropriate scheduling authority and may vary according to operational requirements. Schedule is subject to the needs of the medical facility.
Opportunity Highlights: Direct-hire opportunity inPortsmouth, Virginia .Provide specialized sports medicine care in a military healthcare environment. Work with active-duty service members, retirees, and eligible beneficiaries. Opportunity to collaborate with orthopedic, rehabilitation, and other specialty providers. Focus on musculoskeletal health, performance, recovery, and return to activity or duty.

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