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Careers / Sports Medicine Physicians |
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| Summary Description |
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Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Associate Team Physician |
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Athletic Team Physician |
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Co-Director of Sports Medicine and Team Physician |
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Director of Athletic Medicine, Head Team Physician |
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Director of Sports Medicine |
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Director of Sports Medicine, Partner, Orthopedic and Spine Specialists |
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Family Medicine/Sports Medicine Specialist/Team Physician |
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Head Orthopedic Team Physician |
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Medical Director |
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Medical Director/Head Team Physician |
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Medical Doctor/Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine |
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Nonsurgical Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician |
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Orthopaedic Surgeon |
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Director of Sports Medicine |
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedic Consultant |
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist |
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Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist |
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Physician |
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Physician, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine |
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Physician, Primary Care Sports Medicine |
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Sports Doctor |
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Sports Medicine Physician |
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Sports Medicine Specialist |
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Sports Physician |
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Team Physician |
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Team Primary Care Physician |
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| Job Tasks |
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Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
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Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
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Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
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Record athletes' medical care information and maintain medical records.
- Record patient medical histories.
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Record athletes' medical histories and perform physical examinations.
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
- Record patient medical histories.
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Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries.
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
- Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
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Coordinate sports care activities with other experts including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention.
- Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
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Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Advise athletes, trainers, or coaches to alter or cease sports practices that are potentially harmful.
- Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.
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Inform coaches, trainers, or other interested parties regarding the medical conditions of athletes.
- Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
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Examine, evaluate and treat athletes who have been injured or who have medical problems such as exercise-induced asthma.
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
- Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
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Supervise the rehabilitation of injured athletes.
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Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing.
- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
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Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries.
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Inform athletes about nutrition, hydration, dietary supplements, or uses and possible consequences of medication.
- Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.
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Develop and test procedures for dealing with emergencies during practices or competitions.
- Develop emergency procedures.
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Attend games and competitions to provide evaluation and treatment of activity-related injuries or medical conditions.
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Advise coaches, trainers, or physical therapists on the proper use of exercises and other therapeutic techniques and alert them to potentially dangerous practices.
- Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.
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Observe and evaluate athletes' mental well-being.
- Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
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Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites.
- Select medical equipment for addressing patient needs.
- Prepare medications or medical solutions.
- Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
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Conduct research in the prevention or treatment of injuries or medical conditions related to sports and exercise.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
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Prescribe orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment.
- Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
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Evaluate and manage chronic pain conditions.
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
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Develop and prescribe exercise programs such as off-season conditioning regimens.
- Develop exercise or conditioning programs.
- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
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Provide coaches and therapists with assistance in selecting and fitting protective equipment.
- Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.
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Advise athletes on how substances, such as herbal remedies, could affect drug testing results.
- Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
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| Work Activities |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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| Nature of the Work |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| The U.S. industry whose workers experience the greatest rate of illness (or sick days) is Air Transportation. |
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