Sports Medicine Physician (Per Diem)

Working Title: Sports Medicine Physician - Per Diem

Classification: Physician - Specialty Services - Non-Exempt

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Open Until Filled): Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference

Not Applicable

Position Summary

The Sports Medicine Physician provides comprehensive medical care to students and student-athletes, including diagnosis, treatment, and injury prevention. This position collaborates closely with healthcare professionals within SHCWS, athletic trainers, coaches, to support the well-being of students, and student-athletes and ensure compliance with NCAA and university policies. The physician reports directly to the Medical Director and works under the administrative oversight of the Senior Associate Vice President for Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services. Work assignments may involve related activities; providing physical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of both sport and non-sport related injuries and illnesses; serve as a consultant/resource to other health care practitioners, facilitate referrals to student insurance biller and community-based resources and interface with outside medical, surgical, and other support providers when appropriate.

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $130.00 per hour

CSU Classification Salary Range: $83.19 per hour - $161.90 per hour

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Temporary (Annually Renewable)

Time Base: Part-Time

Pay Plan : Hourly

Work Hours: TBD at time of hire

Department Information

The Sports Medicine Physician provides comprehensive medical care to students and student-athletes, including diagnosis, treatment, and injury prevention. This position collaborates closely with healthcare professionals within SHCWS, athletic trainers, coaches, to support the well-being of students, and student-athletes and ensure compliance with NCAA and university policies. Student Health, Counseling and Wellness Services (SHCWS) embraces a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare by offering urgent care, primary care, preventative services, wellness education, violence support services, and mental health, services to the Sacramento State campus community. SHCS is committed to providing quality care and service delivery and is accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of and the ability to effectively and efficiently apply the principles and methods essential to the diagnosis and treatment of medical and/or mental health disorders within the scope of the assigned specialty; understanding of community resources for referral of medical and/or mental health care and treatment in the specialty beyond the scope of the Student Health Center or Counseling Services practice. Knowledge of local, state, and national laws and regulations pertaining to the medical field and the assigned specialty. Thorough knowledge of applicable professional ethics standards and patient privacy; ability to serve as a mentor and resource consultant for other health center or Counseling Services personnel; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of medical practitioners and specialists, as well as students, administrators, staff and faculty.

Experience and Education:

Graduation from a medical school and completion of one or more residency programs and/or fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent in a specialty appropriate to their assigned specialty duties.

License and Certification Requirements:

Physicians - Specialty Services must possess* and maintain:

• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Current board certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) specialty or subspecialty appropriate for their assigned specialty duties.
• A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification as appropriate for the assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials (by date of hire):
Valid unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances. Current board certification by the American Board of Sports Medicine or currently meeting Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements (strongly preferred). Board-certification in American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Primary Care specialty, OR Board certification in other ABMS specialty with appropriate primary care training/experience Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of, and the ability to effectively apply, the principles and methods essential to the diagnosis and treatment of sports medicine, general medicine and surgical care. Knowledge of medical advances in the practice and education of patients on health issues. Thorough knowledge of community resources for sports medicine, general medicine and surgical care. Thorough knowledge of local, state, and national laws and regulations pertaining to the medical field and treatment of mental health disorders affecting the athlete. Thorough knowledge of applicable professional ethics and standards. Current competency to assess, diagnose and treat college-aged patients, including Division I intercollegiate athletes requiring urgent care, consistent with recognized standards for sports medicine, general medical care and NCAA sports medicine best practices. Knowledge and understanding of current recognized standards of care within the scope of licensure. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Excellent computer skills and the ability to enter data into the electronic health record or other computer applications. Ability to accurately maintain patient records. Ability to serve as a mentor and resource consultant for other health center and athletic training personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of medical practitioners and specialists, athletic trainers, coaches as well as students, administrators, faculty, and local hospitals and public mental health agencies. Excellent communication skills particularly related to young adults. Demonstrated ability to work with PC-based microcomputers and with Windows, including the ability to use an electronic health record. Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent care to all students seeking services at SHCWS Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site as needed to support team participation and for required professional development. Must be able to work additional hours, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to support athletic events. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
Condition of Employment:

• Ability to complete the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years or more of increasingly responsible experience in Sports Medicine. Experience working in a student health center. Prior or current affiliation with a hospital or outpatient clinic. Knowledge of NCAA sports medicine best practices.

Required Licenses/Certifications

CA physician license, ACLS/BLS certification, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number, AMBS certification

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of required licenses/certifications
  • CA physician license
  • ACLS/BLS certification
  • Drug Enforcement Agency registration and number
  • AMBS certification

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety .

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html .

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html .

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing clery@csus.edu .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

Advertised: Mar 06 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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