Team Physician
Madi Walker
Description of Occupation
Physicians are a major part of organization, management, and provision of the comprehensive care of the athlete.
Certifications Necessary
- Medical specialty board certification
- American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)/American Osteopathic Association (AOA) certification in sports medicine
Daily Activities
- provides pre-participation examination (PPE)
- provides medical care beyond event coverage
- involved in injury and illness prevention
- helps create emergency action plan
- oversees development of emergency action plan
Education Requirements
- MD or DO with license to practice medicine
- Fellowship training in sports medicine
- Clinical hours
- Membership in sports medicine professional association
- Training in advanced cardiac and trauma life support (ACLS/ATLS)
Salary
average: $211,886
range: $180,846-$269,524
Skills necessary
- Knowledge of on-field medical emergency care (i.e. concussion, spinal injuries, etc.)
- Trained in CPR and AED use
- Being able to communicate and work well with other sport professionals
Practice Settings
- With the team on and off the field
- At a hospital or community health center
Job Outlook
Expected to increase by 14% from 2014-2024