Northwell Orthopedics- Primary Care Sports Medicine (Spine Focused)

Northwell Orthopedics – Primary Care Sports Medicine (Spine Focused) Northwell Orthopedics is seeking a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician with a specialized interest in spine care to join our newly established spine center in Manhattan, NY. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing interdisciplinary practice to deliver comprehensive, non‑operative musculoskeletal and spine care. About the Opportunity The Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, non‑operative evaluation and management of patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. This role serves as a front‑line spine specialist, emphasizing conservative treatment, appropriate imaging utilization, care coordination, and timely referral to spine surgery or pain management when indicated. The position supports access optimization, value‑based care initiatives, and high‑quality patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurologic examinations Identify and appropriately triage spine red flags (e.g., cauda equina, myelopathy, infection, malignancy) Develop and manage individualized, evidence‑based, non‑operative treatment plans Evaluate and manage patients with spine‑related conditions, including: Acute and chronic neck and low back pain Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy Degenerative disc disease and spondylosis Spinal stenosis (non‑operative) Sports‑related and work‑related spine injuries Candidate Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Board Certified/Board Eligible in a Primary Care field Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a physician in the State of New York Compensation and Benefits Full‑time clinical base compensation ranges from $125,000 to $750,000, which is impacted by various factors including specialty, level of experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience, and productivity. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination and may be modified in the future.

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