Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary $175,000.00 Anticipated Start Date 07/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/19/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Physician AD FLSA Faculty Rank Staff Physician Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine.
Position Summary
The Sports Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, age-appropriate ambulatory primary care, serving as an essential resource for all eligible students. This physician plays a vital role in clinical leadership, overseeing the care delivered by Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. They also provide focused specialty care for students presenting musculoskeletal injuries and complaints, as well as specialized consultations to primary care providers within the medical clinics. The clinic additionally provides primary care to NCAA Division 1 athletes at UGA and collaborates closely with the Athletic Department and the Athletic Trainer program to create an integrated care team for athletes. Physicians in this clinic function as team physicians.
Additional Requirements
UHC Minimum:

• Maintenance of board certification in an appropriate specialty such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Current BLS Certification or attainment within 180 days of start.
• Certification of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
UHC Preferred:

• Expertise in College Health is preferred.
• Greater than three years of active ambulatory care practice with progressive management and HR responsibility.
• Three years of experience as a clinical physician.
• Current DEA

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and/or Competencies:

• Clinical knowledge base that is primary care focused.
• Comfort with behavioral, travel and tropical medicine.
• Minor procedural skills.
• Communication skills, empathy, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, acceptance and cultural competency.
• Familiarity with an electronic medical record, particularly skill with Point and Click Solutions' OpenSuite EHR.
• Proficiency or familiarity with Joint Commission accreditation.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and other software to include Word, Adobe, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Demands
Standing, typing, walking limited distances, moving from sitting to standing frequently, pushing/pulling, lifting, bending, squatting and kneeling as needed.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Patient Care

• Provides age-appropriate musculoskeletal and primary medical care; performing physical assessments, minor procedures, order and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, coordinate care and referrals.
• Documents encounters in a concise, timely, detailed, and informative manner using an electronic medical record.
• Serves in a consultative and clinical supervisory role for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants active in the clinics.
• Co-signs (assess care and decision making, ensure adequate documentation, and offer feedback where appropriate) entries in medical records by NP/PA staff.

Percentage Of Time 85 Duties/Responsibilities
Athletic Support

• Serves as a liaison with the Athletic Department.
• Participates in Athletic Department events as a representative of the UHC.
• Provides consultative musculoskeletal care support to UHC primary care providers.
• Contributes to teaching efforts.

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative and Other Duties

• Participates in process improvement.
• Attends and participates in committees and staff meetings.
• Obtains appropriate continuing education credits as a requirement in maintaining license and national certifications.

Percentage Of Time 5

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents