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Primary Care Sports Medicine / Non-operative Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physician
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley / UT Health RGV
Application
Details
Posted: 07-Nov-25
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Type: Full Time
Sector:
Academic Medical Group
College / University
Required Education:
MD
Internal Number: FRGV1833
UTRGV School of Medicine Department of Orthopedics seeks a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician/Non-operative Sports Medicine Physician. Candidates should be board certified/board eligible and have completed an accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship. Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching residents and medical students, collegiate and high school athletics coverage, and opportunities for clinical research.
Minimum Qualifications
Board Certified in Family Medicine or board eligible and have completed an accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License and qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Surgical Specialty and Musculoskeletal (MSK) at the UTRGV School of Medicine and appropriate hospital staff appointments. The successful candidate should have a proven record of clinical excellence, experience in an educational environment, and outstanding communication skills. Demonstration of strong commitment to the education of residents and medical students is essential.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Board Certified in Family Medicine or board eligible and must have completed an accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate should have superior knowledge of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions including athletic injuries. The ability to work with a comprehensive sports medicine program, including coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons is critical for success. The understanding of sports cultures and practices, ability to prescribe medications, and effectively manage musculoskeletal conditions non operatively is integral to the position.
About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley / UT Health RGV
At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), we are redefining what it means to deliver healthcare in South Texas. Through our School of Medicine and UT Health RGV, we are building a healthier future—one rooted in innovation, excellence, and community impact.
Our mission is clear: to expand access to high-quality care, train the next generation of compassionate physicians, and lead groundbreaking research that addresses the unique health challenges of our region. We are proud to be a catalyst for change in the Rio Grande Valley and a model for community-centered medical education nationwide.
UTRGV School of Medicine: Transforming Care Together
•Established in 2016: Supporting UTRGV’s mission to expand access to medical education in the Rio Grande Valley.
•Enrollment: 220 medical students and 136 residents currently enrolled
•Graduates: Over 200 medical graduates to date, many of whom now serve communities across Texas
•UniMóvil Mobile Clinic: A 40-foot mobile health unit delivering care to medically underserved communities across the Valley – a cornerstone of the school’s community outreach mission
•Clinical Expansion: UT Health RGV includes over 60 board-certif...ied physicians across 25+ locations
Our curriculum emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, community-based learning, and research that addresses health disparities. We’re proud to be shaping the future of medicine in South Texas
