Senior Level Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician Jobs
Senior level primary care sports medicine physician jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of complex musculoskeletal caseloads, clinical program direction, and the mentorship of junior physicians and residents. Openings concentrate across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Electronics & Hardware, with 40% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Amazon, Sutter Health, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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Base Pay: $232,200.00 - $325,080.00
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director will oversee the health care services in his/her department; assure quality care, resolution of patient concerns, strive for department profitability; while leading and managing the clinical team. With the support of the Senior Director of Clinical Operations (SDCO), he/she will manage work performance of support staff to include training, staff development, work distribution, performance appraisals, adherence to clinic policies and procedures, work schedule, and praise or disciplinary procedures. Identify and implement changes in clinic policy and procedures in consultation with the CMO. Develop and monitor department budget with the SDCO, CMO, and CEO. Maintain consistent and effective communication with designated liaison areas (i.e. Clinic areas, Front Office, Billing). Conduct staff meetings as appropriate. Assist with CMO responsibilities when CMO is absent.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct patient care
- Provide consultation to PA/NP providers
- Oversee the quality and safety of health care services provided in his/her department
- Manage the clinical staff of assigned department or programs
- Ensure that in the absence of a primary care provider that a mechanism is established so that a physician is available to review lab and x-ray reports; prescriptions and follow-up medical care is accomplished
- Ensures adequate continuity of care through coordinated coverage by medical staff. Provides a process for proper supervision of new clinician staff. Monitor the performance of a new provider in the clinic during a set introductory period
- Monitors clinical and quality data of all department clinicians, giving periodic feedback on attainment of quality goals.
- Develop corrective action plans as needed.
- Lead the annual evaluations of department clinicians
- Represents the interest of the department medical staff to management and management to department medical staff
- Participate in meetings of the medical provider staff to ensure appropriate information exchange; recommendations and decision-making on issues of clinical significance; recommendations from the provider staff on management issues
- Ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations and standards of practice, including OSHA, CLIA, patient care, employee health and coding and billing
- Participate as part of centers’ management team
- Comply with center’s policies and procedures
- Conduct staff meetings as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Experience working in a clinical non-profit environment
- Experience as a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Knowledge consistent with a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and patients
- Ability to work collaboratively with management to meet center goals and objectives
- Satisfactory role model and possesses satisfactory leadership skills for position held
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Board Certified Physician or Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed in the State of California without any limitations on license to practice in area of specialty
PREFERRED
- Previous management skills in a similar position
Base Pay: $232,200.00 - $325,080.00
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director will oversee the health care services in his/her department; assure quality care, resolution of patient concerns, strive for department profitability; while leading and managing the clinical team. With the support of the Senior Director of Clinical Operations (SDCO), he/she will manage work performance of support staff to include training, staff development, work distribution, performance appraisals, adherence to clinic policies and procedures, work schedule, and praise or disciplinary procedures. Identify and implement changes in clinic policy and procedures in consultation with the CMO. Develop and monitor department budget with the SDCO, CMO, and CEO. Maintain consistent and effective communication with designated liaison areas (i.e. Clinic areas, Front Office, Billing). Conduct staff meetings as appropriate. Assist with CMO responsibilities when CMO is absent.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct patient care
- Provide consultation to PA/NP providers
- Oversee the quality and safety of health care services provided in his/her department
- Manage the clinical staff of assigned department or programs
- Ensure that in the absence of a primary care provider that a mechanism is established so that a physician is available to review lab and x-ray reports; prescriptions and follow-up medical care is accomplished
- Ensures adequate continuity of care through coordinated coverage by medical staff. Provides a process for proper supervision of new clinician staff. Monitor the performance of a new provider in the clinic during a set introductory period
- Monitors clinical and quality data of all department clinicians, giving periodic feedback on attainment of quality goals.
- Develop corrective action plans as needed.
- Lead the annual evaluations of department clinicians
- Represents the interest of the department medical staff to management and management to department medical staff
- Participate in meetings of the medical provider staff to ensure appropriate information exchange; recommendations and decision-making on issues of clinical significance; recommendations from the provider staff on management issues
- Ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations and standards of practice, including OSHA, CLIA, patient care, employee health and coding and billing
- Participate as part of centers’ management team
- Comply with center’s policies and procedures
- Conduct staff meetings as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Experience working in a clinical non-profit environment
- Experience as a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Knowledge consistent with a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and patients
- Ability to work collaboratively with management to meet center goals and objectives
- Satisfactory role model and possesses satisfactory leadership skills for position held
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Board Certified Physician or Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed in the State of California without any limitations on license to practice in area of specialty
PREFERRED
- Previous management skills in a similar position
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Senior Level Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level primary care sports medicine physician job?
Employers at this level expect a completed primary care sports medicine fellowship, board certification in sports medicine, and a demonstrated history of independent clinical decision-making. What gives candidates an edge is subspecialty depth in areas like concussion management or musculoskeletal ultrasound, experience leading clinical protocols, and a record of mentoring residents or mid-level providers. Active team physician relationships with athletic organizations also strengthen a candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire senior level primary care sports medicine physicians?
Companies hiring senior level primary care sports medicine physicians right now include Amazon, Sutter Health, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from academic medical centers, large multispecialty health systems, and professional or collegiate sports organizations that need experienced clinical leadership rather than general coverage.
Are there remote senior level primary care sports medicine physician jobs?
Yes, though most positions involve at least some on-site clinical or sideline duties. About 40% of senior level primary care sports medicine physician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically in roles that blend telehealth follow-up, program administration, or consulting work with periodic in-person patient care or team coverage responsibilities.
What makes a primary care sports medicine physician role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by independent clinical ownership rather than supervised practice. Physicians at this stage manage the full scope of musculoskeletal and sports-related care without close oversight, design or lead clinical programs, contribute to institutional protocols, and are expected to mentor fellows, residents, or advanced practice providers. The scope is broader, the accountability is higher, and the expectation for thought leadership within the department or organization is explicit.
Which industries hire the most senior level primary care sports medicine physicians?
Senior Level primary care sports medicine physician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume clinical programs, affiliated athletic programs, or integrated health systems that require experienced physicians who can lead care delivery and shape departmental standards.