Orthopedic Sports Medicine with Banner University Medicine in Phoenix, AZ

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician in Phoenix, AZ

Position: Orthopedic Surgeon. Orthopedic Sports medicine fellowship trained

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Institution: Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Department: Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute

About Us:

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center, ranked among the top hospitals in Arizona. Our Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for athletes of all ages and skill levels. We utilize advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine to join our esteemed team. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, concussion specialists, and physician assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive sports medicine care, including injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Participate in game coverage, training room consultations, and travel with affiliated athletic teams
• Engage in community-based orthopedic care
• Contribute to academic teaching and research initiatives in collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Eligible for the CAQ in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
• Fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine is required
• Experience in caring for high-level athletic programs or professional teams is preferred
• A commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research

Facilities and Resources:

• State-of-the-art facilities, including the Banner Sports Medicine High Performance Center in Scottsdale, offering performance evaluation, leading-edge treatments, and surgical procedures designed to minimize injuries and advance recovery
• Access to a biomechanics lab utilizing motion-capture technology for real-time analysis of athletic performance across various sports
• Collaboration with Arizona Athletics to provide enhanced sports medicine care models for student-athletes

Our Team and Partnerships:

Under the leadership of Dr. Evan S. Lederman, Chief of Sports Medicine at Banner Health and the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, our program offers state-of-the-art sports medicine services for both amateur and professional athletes.

Banner Health proudly serves as the official sports medicine and orthopedic provider for several professional and collegiate teams, including:

• Phoenix Suns (NBA): Our physicians, led by Dr. Evan Lederman and Dr. Steven Erickson
• Phoenix Mercury (WNBA): Dr. Amy Overlin
• Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB): Dr. Roger McCoy, Dr. Steven Erickson, and Dr. Evan Werk
• Ironman Competitions: Our physicians, some of whom are triathletes themselves, provide medical advice and onsite care to triathlon competitors to ensure they can endure and excel.
• 30+ regional high schools

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employee.