Athletic Medical Director/Primary Care Physician

  • University of Wyoming - Athletics
  • Laramie, Wyoming
  • May 16, 2023
Full time Administrative

Job Description

Job Purpose:  Provide applicable sports medicine and primary medical care to eligible University of Wyoming (UW) students including, but not limited to, intercollegiate (NCAA) student-athletes, rodeo students and members of the spirit squad. Provide emergency services as a sideline physician for applicable athletic activities/competitions/events. Provide medical supervision for staff athletic trainers.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide high quality sports medicine and primary medical care to eligible UW students. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Examining, diagnosing, treating and monitoring acute and chronic illnesses;
  • Examining, diagnosing, treating and monitoring concussions as outlined in the UW Athletic Department Sports Concussion Education and Management Plan;
  • Ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests;
  • Prescribing applicable medications/pharmaceuticals to treat concussions/illnesses;
  • Conducting sports physicals as needed;
  • Coordinating/communicating student-athlete plans of care with applicable department coaches/staff, sports medicine personnel, parents, etc.;
  • Communicating with student-athletes in a supportive and comprehensive manner;
  • Collaborating/making appropriate referrals with outside providers/specialists regarding student-athlete plans of care to ensure both quality and continuity of care;
  • Coordinating care within health plan rules of the student-athlete (e.g., in-network, referral requirements, etc.);
  • Remaining current with medical developments, procedures and treatments;
  • Maintaining patient records in compliance with UW policy; and
  • Maintaining compliance with confidentiality/privacy polices/procedures.

 

Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, supervising and training of health care professionals and students (including Athletic Trainers) and serving on Athletic Department/campus committees.

 

Perform additional duties including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Maintaining and promoting of AAAHC standards;
  • Working weekends, evenings and holidays (as needed);
  • Providing applicable medical event coverage for away football competitions including post-season events (e.g., Bowl Games, etc.);
  • Providing applicable medical event coverage for the Mountain West Basketball Tournament (currently hosted in Las Vegas, NV) and other basketball post-season tournaments (e.g., NIT, NCAA, etc.); and
  • Providing applicable medical event coverage at home competitions for football, men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, wrestling and other competitions/events as determined by the Director of Athletics/Designee.

 

 

Type of Leadership, Supervisory, or Management Responsibilities and Authority:

  • Medical supervision of athletic trainers. This position will not be responsible for performance evaluations, hiring/firing determinations, salary determinations or scheduling. 

 

Required Education, Experience:

  • MD or DO Degree from a US Based Institution

 

Required Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licensures for this Position:

  • This position requires a State of Wyoming Medical License.
  • This position requires board certification or eligibility in internal medicine, family medicine or emergency medicine.
  • This position requires a DEA registration.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with concussion management.
  • Experience with emergency care.
  • Experience working with the collegiate student-athlete population.
  • Completion of a Sports Medicine Fellowship.

 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

  • This position requires the ability to stand, sit, walk, and requires the use of the hands, eyes and ears to evaluate, diagnose and treat medical issues.

 

 

Required Materials:  Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:  Cover letter, resume or C.V., and contact information for four work-related references. 

 

To Apply, go to: 

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Hiring Statement:    UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.  We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. 

 

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377, or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

 

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