Job Summary

*This position is on a 10/12 Pay Plan at 0.8 FTE, which means working 10 months per year, yet having salary paid out over 12 months.*

Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the Sports Medicine Physician provides comprehensive outpatient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and counseling within the scope of sports medicine and primary care. This position emphasizes holistic health, patient access, and a strong student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Treat sports injuries and common medical conditions
• Evaluate injuries and create treatment and recovery plans
• Perform basic medical procedures (stitches, splints, etc.)
• Order and review tests like X-rays and labs
• Educate patients on injury prevention and overall health
• Work with other healthcare staff and SJSU Athletics
• Keep accurate medical records
• Participate in meetings and health programs
• Help improve services and patient care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse, multicultural population in a university community
• Thorough understanding of general medicine, public health principles, and diagnostic clinical decision-making, with the ability to provide treatment and medical counseling
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently prioritize patients’ problems based on urgency and demonstrated critical thinking to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment
• Ability and manual dexterity to perform patient care tasks, along with capacity to quickly assess emergency situations and take prompt action
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, as well as the ethics and standards of practicing medicine, enabling compliance with policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare comprehensive case histories and handle multiple work priorities effectively
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, business writing, punctuation, and spelling, enabling effective correspondence and report formatting
• Technical skills to work with medical records and scheduling software’s; acuity in learning new software as applicable to position responsibilities
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills, facilitating effective communication across a variety of venues
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications

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 (1) 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
• Dual Board Certification in Primary Care in addition to Sports Medicine
• Two (2) years of experience practicing Sports Medicine independently
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in Primary Care
• 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: $16,500/month - $17,500/month (Salary is reflective of 0.8 FTE)
CSU Salary Range: $12,016/month - $23,385/month

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
• Licenses/Certifications

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: April 17, 2026 through May 3, 2026. 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

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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.

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Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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.

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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.