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