Primary Care Physician/Athletics Medical Director - Sports Medicine

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JOB TITLE:   

Primary Care Physician/Athletics Medical Director  

JOB PURPOSE:   

Provide applicable sports medicine and primary medical care to eligible University of Wyoming (UW) students including, but not limited to, intercollegiate (NCAA) student-athletes, rodeo students and members of the spirit squad. Provide emergency services as a sideline physician for applicable athletic activities/competitions/events. Provide medical supervision for staff athletic trainers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Provide high quality sports medicine and primary medical care to eligible UW students. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Examining, diagnosing, treating and monitoring acute and chronic illnesses;
• Examining, diagnosing, treating and monitoring concussions as outlined in the UW Athletic Department Sports Concussion Education and Management Plan; 
• Ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests; 
• Prescribing applicable medications/pharmaceuticals to treat conditions/illnesses;
• Conducting sports physicals as needed;
• Coordinating/communicating student-athlete plans of care with applicable department coaches/staff, sports medicine personnel, parents, etc.;
• Communicating with student-athletes in a supportive and comprehensive manner; 
• Collaborating/making appropriate referrals with outside providers/specialists regarding student-athlete plans of care to ensure both quality and continuity of care;
• Coordinating care within health plan rules of the student-athlete (e.g., in-network, referral requirements, etc.);
• Remaining current with medical developments, procedures and treatments; 
• Maintaining patient records in compliance with UW policy; and 
• Maintaining compliance with confidentiality/privacy polices/procedures.

Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to: Supervising and training of health care professionals and students (including Athletic Trainers) and serving on Athletic Department/campus committees.

Perform additional duties including, but not limited to, the following: 

• Maintaining and promoting of AAAHC standards; 
• Working weekends, evenings and holidays (as needed);
• Providing applicable medical event coverage for away football competitions including post-season events (e.g., Bowl Games, etc.);
• Providing applicable medical event coverage for the Mountain West Basketball Tournament (currently hosted in Las Vegas, NV) and other basketball post-season tournaments (e.g., NIT, NCAA, etc.); and
• Providing applicable medical event coverage at home competitions for football, men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, wrestling and other competitions/events as determined by the Director of Athletics/Designee.

Type of Leadership, Supervisory, or Management Responsibilities and Authority:

• Medical supervision of athletic trainers and direct supervision of the Director of Operations-Sports Medicine, which includes a performance evaluation, scheduling, hiring/non-renewal and salary determination.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  MD or DO degree from a US based institution

Required Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licensures for this Position:

• This position requires board certification or eligibility in internal medicine, family medicine or emergency medicine.
• This position requires a DEA registration.
• Temporary Expedited Medical License prior to employment and a full, unrestricted permanent medical license granted by the Wyoming Board of Medicine upon expiration of the Temporary Expedited Medical License.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience with concussion management.
• Experience with emergency care.
• Experience working with the collegiate student-athlete population.
• Completion of a Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to stand, sit, walk, and requires the use of the hands, eyes and ears to evaluate, diagnose and treat medical issues.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.  Please include DEA, NPI, and State Licensure numbers on the C.V./resume. 
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 8/11/2026 will receive full consideration. 

WORK LOCATION: 

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.   

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. 

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