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Sports Medicine Physicians

SOC 29-1069.11

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.5

Active Listening

4.4

Critical Thinking

4.2

Monitoring

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Speaking

4.0

Active Learning

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

5.0

Biology

4.1

English Language

4.1

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Administration and Management

3.4

Education and Training

3.3

Psychology

2.9

Chemistry

2.8

Key Tasks

1Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

2Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.

3Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.

4Record athletes' medical care information and maintain medical records.

5Record athletes' medical histories and perform physical examinations.

Also Known As

Associate Team Physician Athletic Team Physician Co-Director of Sports Medicine and Team Physician Director of Athletic Medicine, Head Team Physician Director of Sports Medicine Director of Sports Medicine, Partner, Orthopedic and Spine Specialists Family Medicine/Sports Medicine Specialist/Team Physician Head Orthopedic Team Physician Medical Director Medical Director/Head Team Physician