Sports & Functional Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our organization is excited to announce the expansion of our services to include a Sports & Functional Medicine division, which will focus on enhancing metabolic health, optimizing performance, and providing non-surgical musculoskeletal care. We are in search of a board-certified physician with expertise in Sports Medicine and a keen interest or experience in functional, metabolic, and hormone-related care to spearhead this new service line.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat active adults and athletes dealing with non-surgical musculoskeletal issues.
• Deliver sports medicine care that encompasses injury prevention, exercise recommendations, and planning for return to activity.
• Lead medical weight loss initiatives, incorporating GLP-1 and body recomposition strategies.
• Diagnose and manage male hypogonadism and hormone optimization, including testosterone therapy.
• Create and supervise nutrition and supplement protocols based on evidence-based practices.
• Analyze advanced laboratory tests related to metabolism, hormones, and performance.
• Address lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress, recovery, and training loads.
• Work closely with orthopedic surgeons to enhance pre- and post-operative results.
• Make appropriate referrals for surgical cases within the orthopedic practice.

Program Development

• Contribute to the creation and refinement of standardized clinical protocols for:
  • Weight loss and metabolic health.
  • Hormone optimization.
  • Performance and longevity care.
• Play a role in defining the brand and clinical identity of the Sports & Functional Medicine division.
• Assist in supervising or collaborating with advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), dietitians, or health coaches as the program expands.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in:
  • Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship.
• Possession of an active, unrestricted medical license (or the ability to obtain one).
• Comfortable operating within a self-pay or cash-based clinical framework.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-centered approach.

Preferred

• Additional training or certification in one or more of the following areas:
  • Functional Medicine (e.g., IFM or equivalent).
  • Obesity Medicine (ABOM or equivalent experience).
  • Hormone replacement therapy.
  • Lifestyle or longevity medicine.
• Previous experience in:
  • Sports medicine clinics.
  • Concierge or direct primary care.
  • Practices focused on performance, wellness, or optimization.
• A desire to develop and expand a service line within a larger orthopedic framework.

Practice Environment & Model

• Cash-pay or membership-based structure with bundled care options.
• No obligations for primary care call.
• A robust internal referral network from orthopedic specialists.
• A strong focus on quality of care, patient outcomes, and overall experience.
• Opportunities for leadership and program development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Enjoys integrating sports medicine with functional and metabolic care.
• Aims to move beyond the limitations of insurance-driven visits.
• Values patient outcomes, education, and fostering long-term relationships.
• Recognizes the interplay between weight, hormones, performance, and musculoskeletal health.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit but prefers clinical leadership over administrative tasks.