Primary Care Sports Medicine / Non-operative Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physicia

Primary Care Sports Medicine / Non-operative Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physician

UTRGV School of Medicine seeks a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician / Non-operative Sports Medicine Physician. Candidates should be board certified or board eligible and have completed an accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship. Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching residents and medical students, collegiate and high school athletics coverage, and opportunities for clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in sports medicine.
• Teach residents and medical students.
• Cover collegiate and high school athletic programs.
• Engage in opportunities for clinical research.

Minimum Qualifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine or board eligible and have completed an accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License and qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Surgical Specialty and Musculoskeletal (MSK) at the UTRGV School of Medicine and appropriate hospital staff appointments. Demonstrated record of clinical excellence, experience in an educational environment, and outstanding communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to the education of residents and medical students.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine or board eligible and must have completed an accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate should have superior knowledge of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions including athletic injuries. Ability to work with a comprehensive sports medicine program, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons. Understanding of sports cultures and practices, ability to prescribe medications, and effectively manage musculoskeletal conditions non-operatively is integral to the position.

Posting Details

• Location: Edinburg, Texas
• Division/Organization: Division of Health Affairs
• Department: Orthopedics
• Posting Number: FRGV1833
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Appointment Period: 1 year
• Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
• FTE: 1.0
• Open Date: 06/04/2025
• Start Date: 09/01/2025

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes: Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Gender, Ethnicity/Race. Please omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

Posting Requirements

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS test score. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Certifications and Licenses
• Other Document
• List of 3 References
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Additional Document
• State Licensure