Primary Care Sports Medicine / Non-operative Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physician
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Posting Details Title Information
Faculty Title
Assist Professor of Medicine
Job Class Code
10005
FLSA
Exempt Position Information
Posting Number
FRGV1833
Working Title
Primary Care Sports Medicine / Non-operative Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physician
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Division/Organization
Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
1 year
Tenure Status
Non Tenure Track
FTE
1.0
Scope of Job
UTRGV School of Medicine Department of Orthopedics seeks a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician/Non-operative Sports Medicine Physician. Candidates should be board certified/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. 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. The successful candidate should have a proven record of clinical excellence, experience in an educational environment, and outstanding communication skills. Demonstration of strong commitment to the education of residents and medical students is essential. 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. The ability to work with a comprehensive sports medicine program, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons is critical for success. The understanding of sports cultures and practices, ability to prescribe medications, and effectively manage musculoskeletal conditions non operatively is integral to the position. License or Certification Required? Salary Desired Start Date
09/01/2025 Posting Detail Information
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. Open Date
06/04/2025
Close Date Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may
require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive
and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement
Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week
and at least 135 days in length. 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 the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Quick Link
Faculty Title
Assist Professor of Medicine
Job Class Code
10005
FLSA
Exempt Position Information
Posting Number
FRGV1833
Working Title
Primary Care Sports Medicine / Non-operative Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physician
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Division/Organization
Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
1 year
Tenure Status
Non Tenure Track
FTE
1.0
Scope of Job
UTRGV School of Medicine Department of Orthopedics seeks a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician/Non-operative Sports Medicine Physician. Candidates should be board certified/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. 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. The successful candidate should have a proven record of clinical excellence, experience in an educational environment, and outstanding communication skills. Demonstration of strong commitment to the education of residents and medical students is essential. 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. The ability to work with a comprehensive sports medicine program, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons is critical for success. The understanding of sports cultures and practices, ability to prescribe medications, and effectively manage musculoskeletal conditions non operatively is integral to the position. License or Certification Required? Salary Desired Start Date
09/01/2025 Posting Detail Information
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. Open Date
06/04/2025
Close Date Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may
require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive
and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement
Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week
and at least 135 days in length. 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 the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Quick Link
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