How to hire a sports medicine physician

How to hire a sports medicine physician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sports medicine physician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sports medicine physician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sports medicine physician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your sports medicine physician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a sports medicine physician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A sports medicine physician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, sports medicine physicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents sports medicine physician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Sports Medicine Physician	Description	Hourly rate
   Sports Medicine Physician	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$48-190
   Physician	Physicians' general responsibility is to check, diagnose, and treat a patient's condition to improve their overall wellness. A physician could be General Practitioners or Specialist Physicians, wherein General Practitioners are physicians who provide regular checkups for patients depending on their needs and refer them to a Specialist Physicians who are more skilled in a particular field of expertise for a thorough diagnosis... Show more	$61-212

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sports Medicine
   • Family Medicine
   • Primary Care
   • Family Practice
   • EMR
   • Internal Medicine
   • Physical Therapy
   • Medical Education
   • Medical Care
   • Injury Prevention
   • NCAA
   • Athletic Injuries
   • Joint Injections
   • III

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist with managing chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, and CHF.
   • Provide overall quality prenatal health care, gynecological services, patient triage, refer patients with complications, provide patient education service
   • Assist with managing chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, and CHF.

   More sports medicine physician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sports medicine physician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A sports medicine physician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a sports medicine physician in Iowa may be lower than in Kansas, and an entry-level sports medicine physician usually earns less than a senior-level sports medicine physician. Additionally, a sports medicine physician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average sports medicine physician salary

   $200,146yearly

   $96.22 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sports medicine physician salary

   $100,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average sports medicine physician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Wisconsin	$248,758	$120
   2	Mississippi	$238,360	$115
   3	North Dakota	$233,535	$112
   4	Missouri	$232,034	$112
   5	North Carolina	$231,983	$112
   6	Georgia	$228,040	$110
   7	Washington	$225,826	$109
   8	Texas	$221,155	$106
   9	Arkansas	$220,088	$106
   10	Oregon	$219,743	$106
   11	California	$218,458	$105
   12	Kentucky	$217,740	$105
   13	Utah	$214,183	$103
   14	Florida	$213,359	$103
   15	Michigan	$203,046	$98
   16	Maryland	$202,342	$97
   17	Minnesota	$199,556	$96
   18	Pennsylvania	$197,326	$95
   19	Massachusetts	$197,268	$95
   20	Colorado	$194,636	$94

   Average sports medicine physician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	OSF HealthCare	$306,187	$147.21	117
   2	MidMichigan Health	$301,034	$144.73	1
   3	Sanford Health	$300,477	$144.46	332
   4	PeaceHealth	$296,607	$142.60	119
   5	INTEGRIS Health	$296,128	$142.37	7
   6	Dignity Health	$291,109	$139.96	106
   7	Allina Health	$275,327	$132.37	26
   8	Providence Health & Services	$273,077	$131.29	254
   9	The Orthopaedic Group, P.C.	$262,897	$126.39
   10	Overlake Medical Center & Clinics	$262,452	$126.18	14
   11	Aurora Health Care	$260,274	$125.13	12
   12	Ardent Health Services	$257,731	$123.91	35
   13	Highmark	$257,027	$123.57	63
   14	Mercy Health	$255,339	$122.76	30
   15	Owensboro Health	$254,553	$122.38
   16	Atrium Health Floyd	$254,210	$122.22	90
   17	Resurgens Orthopaedics	$252,375	$121.33	45
   18	SoutheastHEALTH	$249,653	$120.03
   19	OhioHealth	$249,094	$119.76	27
   20	Fairview Health Services	$248,594	$119.52	75

4. Writing a sports medicine physician job description

   A good sports medicine physician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a sports medicine physician job description:

   Sports medicine physician job description example

   Ashe Memorial Hospital is a 4-star, 25-bed critical access facility, affiliated with Novant Health and dedicated to providing patient-centered, high quality medical care. Ashe Memorial has earned a number of national awards and recognition such as The Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is recognized with a NC Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation. In addition to primary care, Ashe Memorial Hospital offers emergency medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, medical oncology, chemotherapy, orthopedics, ENT, cardiology, rehabilitation services, rural health clinic, fitness center, and many other services to the high country of North Carolina.

   
   

   Position Summary

   Ashe Memorial Hospital is looking for a compassionate, patient-centered Family Medicine Sports Medicine Fellow physician to join our team in Ashe County, NC.

   Our practice is affiliated with Ashe Memorial Hospital and conveniently located on campus at the hospital. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.

   
   

   The position offers:

   · Competitive Salary

   · Medical and Retirement benefits

   · Relocation allowance

   · CME allowance

   · Malpractice

   
   

   We are looking for a candidate who works great as a team player with all departments, staff, and future employees with positive representation of Ashe Memorial Hospital. This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

   
   

   Ashe Memorial is nestled in the North Carolina High Country of the Blue Ridge Mountains; the town of Jefferson is the heart of Ashe County. As the county seat, it is the hub of government, health care, and social services for our 27,000 area residents. Residents enjoy the comfort and security of a small town with easy accessibility to a major university (Appalachian State) and to amenities offered by larger communities in North Carolina, southwest Virginia and eastern Tennessee. The area is host to a plethora of outdoor activities: biking, boating, camping, golfing, hiking, fishing, parks, and snow skiing. With our incredible mountain climate, friendly people, and charming towns and scenery, Ashe County is the perfect place to work and live!

   
   

   To learn more about our community and view a video tour of the community, we invite you to visit www.ashechamber.com

   
   

   To apply, please attach a cover letter and CV.

   
   Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

   
   

   *** Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

   
   

   *For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

   
   

   Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right sports medicine physician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sports medicine physician job on Zippia to find and recruit sports medicine physician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with sports medicine physician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sports medicine physician

   Once you've selected the best sports medicine physician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new sports medicine physician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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