Sports Medicine Physicians
Also known as: Athletic Team Physician, Industrial Sports Medicine Professional, Industrial Sports Medicine Specialist (+11 more)
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
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What You'll Do
- Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites.
- Provide coaches and therapists with assistance in selecting and fitting protective equipment.
- Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
- Observe and evaluate athletes' mental well-being.
- Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills.
- Develop and prescribe exercise programs, such as off-season conditioning regimens.
- Advise athletes on ways that substances, such as herbal remedies, could affect drug testing results.
- Conduct research in the prevention or treatment of injuries or medical conditions related to sports and exercise.
- Advise athletes, trainers, or coaches to alter or cease sports practices that are potentially harmful.
- Attend games and competitions to provide evaluation and treatment of activity-related injuries or medical conditions.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
- Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
Common styles
Integrity, Concern for Others, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cooperation
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Integrity (High importance: 4.92/5)
- Concern for Others (High importance: 4.86/5)
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.76/5)
- Dependability (High importance: 4.76/5)
- Cooperation (High importance: 4.67/5)
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This career requires extensive preparation, typically including a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) and several years of experience. Most professionals in this field have invested significant time in education and training.
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