Physician, Athletic Medicine/Student Health

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Salary Range

$180,000.00 - $331,500.00

Overview
Reports to the Chief of Student Health at Yale Health. Serves as Primary Care Sports Medicine team physician to Yale varsity student athletes. Provides continuing, comprehensive health care in a patient centered model. Serves as Primary Care Sports Medicine consultant for Student Health services for non-varsity athletes and other students with sports or performance related musculoskeletal conditions.

Responsibilities include:

• Obtain and fully document detailed and appropriate histories and physical exams; collaborate with students in the formulation of a differential diagnosis and plan of care; and execute care in a timely manner.

• Maintain professional, clear, and regular communication with consultants and students regarding plan of care.

• Assist students with navigation through the specialty clinics, and the hospital system, particularly when the students are waived.

• With team members, serves as rapid access clinician in Student Health Department during summer and winter recess session.

• Provides medical care to student athletes during varsity games when covering.

• Communicate with other members of Athletic Medicine team, Yale New Haven Hospital personnel, Infirmary staff, Yale University Deans and Heads of College, and parents regarding individual patients when appropriate.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

• This is a non-faculty clinical position. Faculty appointment may be requested with the Yale School of Medicine.

Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours. Generally, M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays/recess periods required. On-site coverage at varsity sports events and athletic training room is expected.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to work with a diverse population within a highly competitive and complex University structure.

2. Willingness to support staff with leadership, teaching and team building. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

3. Demonstrated clinical skills as attested by colleagues and supervisors.

4. Demonstrated ability to implement developed standards of quality medical care and the monitoring and utilization of health services.

5. Previous experience working with students and young adults, preferably in a high school or college setting.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Holds or is eligible to hold a CT Medical License, Holds or is eligible to hold a CT Controlled Substance Registration, Federal DEA Registration, Board Certification/board eligible, Qualifies for hospital and faculty appointments.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Minimum of 2 years previous experience working with Division 1 College athletic program.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Provides comprehensive ongoing patient centered medical care for all varsity student athletes. 2. Diagnoses and treats injuries and illnesses that occur as a result of or that impact participation in varsity athletic activities. 3. Evaluates and implements programs for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of illness and injury to the student athlete. 4. Serves as Primary Care Sports Medicine consultant to Yale Student Health for non-varsity athletes. 5. Maintains standards, in consultation and collaboration with Primary Care Sports Medicine colleagues and specialty consultants, for medical care within the specialty and assist in the development of productivity and quality assurance measures. 6. Works closely with the Deans and Heads of College as well as with other stakeholders including, but not limited to, Orthopedics and Athletics. Interpersonal skills, collegiality and ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team are critical characteristics for success in this position. 7. Works closely with certified athletic trainers. Support and supervise the clinical care provided by certified athletic trainers while appreciating that these certified athletic trainers are employed by the Department of Athletics. 8. Documents encounters in the EMR including diagnosis and proposed plan of care. Updates patient’s active problems, medication list and health maintenance at each encounter. Monitors patient’s adherence with the treatment plan and varies plan according to patient’s responses. 9. Meets departmental standards for quality of clinical care, productivity and service. Follows practice guidelines established by the department and Yale Health. Required Education and Experience 1. Graduation from an accredited medical school. Graduation from an accredited residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine. 2. Holds or is eligible to hold a CT Medical License. 3. Holds or is eligible to hold a CT Controlled Substance Registration and Federal DEA Registration. 4. Board Certification. 5. Qualifies for hospital and faculty appointments. 6. Fellowship training in Primary Care Sports Medicine. Previous experience working with adolescents and young adults, preferably in a high school or college setting.

Job Posting Date

10/24/2025

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Senior Leader (M8)

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Location

55 Lock Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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