Senior Level Team Physician Jobs
Senior level team physician jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of athlete health programs, clinical decision-making, and the medical staff who execute daily care. Roles are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with 8% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Rush University Medical Center, University of Kentucky, and Sutter Health 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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Who's Hiring
- Rush University Medical Center14
- University of Kentucky13
- Sutter Health11
- Essentia Health10
- SSM Health9
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services134
- Education69
- Science & Research10
- Staffing & Recruiting7
- Government & Public Sector4
Senior Level Team Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level team physician job?
Candidates who land senior level team physician roles typically bring fellowship training, board certification, and direct experience as a primary team physician for a professional or collegiate program. Employers at this level look for demonstrated clinical autonomy, documented outcomes in athlete care, and evidence of mentoring younger medical staff or fellows. Presenting a clear record of leadership within sports medicine or orthopedic settings gives your application a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire senior level team physicians?
Companies hiring senior level team physicians right now include Rush University Medical Center, University of Kentucky, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from professional sports organizations, large health systems with dedicated sports medicine divisions, and university athletic departments seeking experienced clinical leadership.
Are there remote senior level team physician jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly on-site given hands-on clinical responsibilities. About 8% of senior level team physician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically involving telemedicine consultation, administrative oversight, or advisory roles within larger health systems or sports organizations that operate multiple facilities.
What makes a team physician role senior level?
Senior level team physician roles are defined by clinical ownership, program leadership, and responsibility for outcomes across an entire team or organization rather than individual cases. Physicians at this level set care protocols, oversee junior physicians and athletic trainers, serve as the primary medical authority for a program, and often hold a formal title such as head team physician or chief medical officer for athletics.
Which industries hire the most senior level team physicians?
Senior Level team physician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate high-performance programs, carry significant athlete health liability, and require a credentialed physician with the experience to lead medical staff and make independent clinical decisions under pressure.