Sports Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities: 

~Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

~Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures

~Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity 

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


Salary:$206,000



Education:
~Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree

~Licensure required in all states; certifications available


Demand for this particular career:

~The ability to effectively communicate with other staff members, hospital administrators and patients

~The ability to solve problems creatively and critically

~The physical ability to lift and turn patients

~The ability to empathize with sick and/or injured patients


~The ability to pay careful attention to detail



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