Job Description

Job Description

Position: Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

Location: Brighton, MA 

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Dr. Kate Ackerman, Clinical Director

WHSP Medical, P.C. is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician to join our interdisciplinary team of physicians, dietitians, and allied health professionals. This role is dedicated to supporting athletes across the lifespan -- from adolescents to adults -- through integrated, outpatient care.

The Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of athletes with musculoskeletal injuries, bone stress injuries, hormonal and menstrual concerns, and other conditions impacting health and performance. 

Additional responsibilities include guiding safe return-to-play, addressing sport-related mental health and nutrition considerations in collaboration with our dietitians and mental health clinicians, and delivering evidence-based care.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in sports medicine, a strong understanding of the athlete experience, and a passion for working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary model to deliver world-class care to athletes at all levels.

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of athletes with:
• Musculoskeletal injuries and bone stress injuries
• Endocrine and hormonal concerns, including menstrual health
• Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and eating disorders/disordered eating
• Concussion and other sport-related conditions
• Deliver evidence-based and athlete-centered care in an outpatient setting;
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including dietitians, mental health clinicians, and other medical professionals, to create coordinated care plans;
• Guide safe return-to-play and long-term health strategies for athletes at all levels;
• Contribute to advancing best practices in sports medicine through clinical innovation, education, and collaboration
  

Required:

• MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Sports Medicine and Residency training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Active Massachusetts medical license (or eligibility for licensure)
• Proven clinical experience in treating athletes and active populations
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal medicine, endocrine considerations in athletes, and integrated care approaches
• Interest in female athlete health
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care
• Interest in contributing to research, education, and community outreach in sports medicine

Preferred:

• Experience working with adolescent and adult athletes, including elite and professional levels
• Familiarity with REDs, bone health, and athlete-specific endocrine issues
• Competency with diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections
• ACLS certification 
  

• A supportive, empowering workplace focused on advancing women’s health and athletic performance
• A dynamic environment with athletes, performers, and active women of all ages
• Opportunities to learn from leading experts in women’s sports medicine, performance, and wellness
• Competitive salary and benefits package
  

Please submit your CV and brief cover letter outlining your interest in working at the intersection of women’s health, sports, and performance to jthompson@whspmedical.com.

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WHSP Medical is an equal opportunity employer. WHSP Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or military service.

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