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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Physician-Orthopaedic Surgery, Primary Care Sports Medicine
Requisition Number: FE05081
Department Name: 7H859:ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Medical Degree or Equivalent
Demonstrated Ability in Clinical Teaching
Required Related Experience
Completion of residency as well as specialty fellowship training in Primary Care Sports Medicine
Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible for license to practice medicine in Kentucky
Board Certified or eligible in Ortho-Primary Care Sports Medicine
Job Summary
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a physician faculty member to teach students and residents of the Orthopaedic Primary Care Sports Medicine service, as well as provide care for the patients on this service.
The physician faculty will supervise medical students assigned to the Orthopaedic service, as well as supervise and educate residents in the care of patients with Orthopaedic Primary Care Sports Medicine related diagnosis. This position will also be responsible for establishing protocols and critically evaluating outcomes as related to orthopaedic primary care sports medicine patients, and will serve on applicable University and College of Medicine committees as assigned.
The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated ability in clinical teaching, as well as the ability to share responsibility for administration of the Ortho Primary Care Sports Medicine program. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
The UK College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is a strong, multidisciplinary team of more than 150 people dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together. Our department encompasses 46 faculty members, over 25 staff members, and over 40 learners.
Our department is home to leading clinicians, educators, and researchers and is nationally recognized for advancing orthopaedic care through innovation, discovery, and education. Each year, providers in the department care for more than 80,000 patients across 11 clinical sites. The department trains 43 residents and fellows across 4 accredited programs, while also contributing to the education of medical students and graduate trainees.
Faculty secure, on average, over $1 million in grant funding to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in areas centering around developing and evaluating treatments and clinical decision making to enhance recovery, function, and long-term outcomes for patients following orthopedic injuries and surgeries. The department published on average 100 peer-reviewed articles and maintains numerous active clinical trials. More than 15 medical school learners along with varying undergraduate and post-graduate trainees and a core residency class of 25 trainees gain in-depth clinical research experience. 110+ alumni from the department can be found across the globe at academic medical centers, health systems, research institutions, and more.
Lexington is an understated and sophisticated city in the southeast. Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass and rightfully called the “Horse Capital of the World,” Lexington is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and horse farms. The University of Kentucky is central to the city and plays a major role in commerce and culture. As an SEC school, the university boasts one of the most unique and competitive collegiate sports teams in the nation. Lexington combines safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, an affordable cost of living, and a vibrant community that appeals to individuals, couples, and families. Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour’s drive and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many cultural and recreational opportunities year-round.
Interested candidates should submit a CV along with their application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the Medical Center involved in related disciplines
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Physician-Orthopaedic Surgery, Primary Care Sports Medicine
Requisition Number: FE05081
Department Name: 7H859:ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Medical Degree or Equivalent
Demonstrated Ability in Clinical Teaching
Required Related Experience
Completion of residency as well as specialty fellowship training in Primary Care Sports Medicine
Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible for license to practice medicine in Kentucky
Board Certified or eligible in Ortho-Primary Care Sports Medicine
Job Summary
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a physician faculty member to teach students and residents of the Orthopaedic Primary Care Sports Medicine service, as well as provide care for the patients on this service.
The physician faculty will supervise medical students assigned to the Orthopaedic service, as well as supervise and educate residents in the care of patients with Orthopaedic Primary Care Sports Medicine related diagnosis. This position will also be responsible for establishing protocols and critically evaluating outcomes as related to orthopaedic primary care sports medicine patients, and will serve on applicable University and College of Medicine committees as assigned.
The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated ability in clinical teaching, as well as the ability to share responsibility for administration of the Ortho Primary Care Sports Medicine program. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
The UK College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is a strong, multidisciplinary team of more than 150 people dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together. Our department encompasses 46 faculty members, over 25 staff members, and over 40 learners.
Our department is home to leading clinicians, educators, and researchers and is nationally recognized for advancing orthopaedic care through innovation, discovery, and education. Each year, providers in the department care for more than 80,000 patients across 11 clinical sites. The department trains 43 residents and fellows across 4 accredited programs, while also contributing to the education of medical students and graduate trainees.
Faculty secure, on average, over $1 million in grant funding to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in areas centering around developing and evaluating treatments and clinical decision making to enhance recovery, function, and long-term outcomes for patients following orthopedic injuries and surgeries. The department published on average 100 peer-reviewed articles and maintains numerous active clinical trials. More than 15 medical school learners along with varying undergraduate and post-graduate trainees and a core residency class of 25 trainees gain in-depth clinical research experience. 110+ alumni from the department can be found across the globe at academic medical centers, health systems, research institutions, and more.
Lexington is an understated and sophisticated city in the southeast. Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass and rightfully called the “Horse Capital of the World,” Lexington is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and horse farms. The University of Kentucky is central to the city and plays a major role in commerce and culture. As an SEC school, the university boasts one of the most unique and competitive collegiate sports teams in the nation. Lexington combines safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, an affordable cost of living, and a vibrant community that appeals to individuals, couples, and families. Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour’s drive and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many cultural and recreational opportunities year-round.
Interested candidates should submit a CV along with their application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the Medical Center involved in related disciplines
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Sports
Confirm your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Not every sports title clears the specialty occupation bar. Use O*NET to verify your SOC code requires a specific bachelor's degree, roles like sports analyst or athletic trainer qualify more reliably than general coaching positions.
Target employers with verified H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter sports employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you apply only to organizations that have already sponsored H-1B workers in roles matching your occupation code.
Request an LCA before your offer letter is finalized
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS sees the I-129 petition. Confirm your offer includes a start date that gives the employer enough runway to complete LCA certification, typically within seven business days.
Document your degree-to-role connection explicitly
USCIS scrutinizes sports roles more than traditional professional fields. Your petition should include a detailed job duties letter from the employer showing why a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree, is required for the position.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. The LCA must certify your salary meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area, and underpaying is a common reason petitions get flagged.
Plan around the cap and lottery if you lack cap-exempt status
Professional sports leagues and for-profit sports tech firms are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery. University athletic departments and nonprofit sports organizations are often cap-exempt, which gives you year-round filing options.
H-1B Visa Sports: Frequently Asked Questions
Do sports jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Some do and some don't. Roles like sports data analyst, athletic trainer, physical therapist, or sports medicine physician qualify because they require a specific bachelor's degree field. General coaching, scouting, or operations roles often don't clear the specialty occupation threshold unless the employer can document that the position requires degree-level expertise in a directly related discipline.
Which types of sports employers sponsor H-1B visas?
Professional leagues and their franchises, sports technology companies, university athletic departments, and sports media organizations all have H-1B filing histories. University athletic programs are frequently cap-exempt institutions, meaning they can file year-round outside the lottery. You can filter employers by occupation code and filing history on Migrate Mate before you apply.
How does the H-1B lottery affect sports job seekers?
If your target employer is a for-profit sports organization, your petition goes into the annual H-1B cap lottery each April for an October 1 start date. USCIS selects registrations randomly, and selection isn't guaranteed. Pursuing cap-exempt employers like universities or nonprofit sports associations sidesteps the lottery entirely and lets you file at any time of year.
What documentation does a sports employer need to file an H-1B petition?
The employer files a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL first, then submits Form I-129 to USCIS with supporting evidence. For sports roles, the strongest petitions include a detailed position description showing the role requires a specific degree, the applicant's transcripts, and any professional credentials like NATA certification for athletic trainers or state licensure for physical therapists.
Can I switch sports employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must still complete an LCA and file a fresh petition. Gaps in employment can complicate portability, so time the transition carefully.