Job Summary

San José State University is pleased to announce an opening for a Sports Medicine Physician within the Student Wellness Center (SWC). As part of a dynamic team of healthcare professionals, the Sports Medicine Physician will provide specialized care in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and serve as a consultant to other medical providers within the SWC. This position reports to the Director of Health Services and plays an integral role in supporting student well-being, health equity, and academic success. In addition to direct patient care, the incumbent will provide primary care services as capacity allows and collaborate closely with campus partners, including SJSU Athletics and campus departments supporting student wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat traumatic and overuse injuries, including fractures, concussions, sprains, and strains
• Perform musculoskeletal ultrasound procedures and guide rehabilitation and return-to-play decisions
• Serve as a consultant to SWC clinicians and liaison to SJSU Athletics
• Provide primary care and sexual health services, including medication abortion care
• Supervise radiology procedures and serve as Radiology Supervising Physician as appropriate
• Participate in administrative duties, staff meetings, accreditation processes, and quality improvement activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of methods, procedures and practices; English grammar, business writing, punctuation and spelling
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
• Thorough knowledge of current and advanced principles of general medicine and public health, knowledge of available community resources
• Demonstrated skills in diagnostic clinical decision-making and critical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic treatment, and medical counseling services
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform patient care in functional areas to which assigned
• Working knowledge of ethics and standards of local and national medical associations and understanding local, state, and federal government regulations
• Working knowledge of software applicable to this position, such as medical record and scheduling software
• Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to communicate with both patients and SWC staff; possession of good customer service and public relation skills
• Ability to quickly assess emergency situations and take prompt action
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate an assigned, on-going clinical program
• Ability to prepare comprehensive case histories
• Ability to observe, listen to, and work with a diverse multicultural population of students and staff in a university community
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities and appropriately organize and plan work and projects

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a medical school
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid California Department of Public Health-Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB) Supervisor & Operator Permit
• Two (2) years or equivalent of increasingly responsible experience in Sports Medicine
• Experience working with college populations (typically demonstrated through working with collegiate athletics programs and/or student health services)

Compensation

Classification: Physician – Specialty Services
Anticipated Hiring Range: $140/hour - $150/hour
CSU Salary Range: $83.19/hour - $161.90/hour

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• License/Certification

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: July 15, 2025 through July 29, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Pursuant to Senate Bill 24 (Leyva) - College Student Right to Access Act, services provided by CSU Student Wellness Centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, health promotion/prevention, sexual health education and support (including the provision of medication abortion services), and other coordinated care services (including gender-affirming care). It is expected that all CSU SWC employees will engage in the administration of these services as applicable to their position, scope of practice, and license.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.