Medical Director, Non-Operative Sports Medicine
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Job Summary
Leadership of Sports Medicine at UM Health will be vested in a multi-disciplinary triad leadership team consisting of the Executive Director, Sports Medicine, the Medical Director, ( Non-Operative ) Sports Medicine , and the Associate Chief Operating Officer, Sports Medicine.
Alongside their triad partners, the Medical Director, ( Non-Operative ) Sports Medicine has responsibility for advancing the development, implementation, alignment, and performance of UMH Sports Medicine, and for leading system-level strategic, clinical, programmatic, and operational initiatives across the statewide network continuum of care, inclusive of UMH-AMC, UMH-Sparrow, UMH-West, and other partner institutions.
The Medical Director, ( Non-Operative ) Sports Medicine and their triad partners will work in close collaboration with leadership of multiple departments in support of the Sports Medicine program. These departments include Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, PM&R, Radiology, and others as appropriate.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
Goals and key areas of responsibility for this role include:
Institute and Service Line Co-Leadership :
Provide clinical, administrative, operational, and strategic leadership and oversight for the Sports Medicine service line and Nathan and Catherine Forbes Sports Medicine Institute
Facilitate system-wide clinical growth and operational integration of Sports Medicine services with a focus on improving patient access and patient experience, increasing the efficiency of system capacity and resource utilization, and growing the clinical enterprise. Connect back to the education and research missions as appropriate
Lead system-wide plan for clinical programmatic development and service distribution across clinical services and teams to advance capabilities, quality, and access
Lead system-wide prioritization of Sports Medicine investments through existing governance with connection to established funding sources
Prioritize and support initiatives to achieve the highest levels of physician and employee engagement system-wide with other leadership. Coordinate and support recruitment efforts where needed
Engage Sports Medicine clinical leadership across UMH sites to execute on service line priorities and performance metrics
Communicate Sports Medicine program vision, goals, and progress at all levels of the organization
Primary Care Sports Medicine :
Lead recruitment and hiring of talented primary care Sports Medicine physicians who are highly clinically productive
Lead community outreach programs, including care with local high schools and athletic programs, to grow the UMH Sports Medicine statewide network for established and new geographic markets
Unify leadership of primary care and non-operative physicians providing Sports Medicine and musculoskeletal care from various departments, with the development of new educational and research initiatives such as clinical trials, case conferences, journal clubs, operational and administrative meetings, and improved decision trees
Establish standardized clinical care pathways and protocols for primary care, Sports Medicine, and clinic-based procedures (including regenerative therapies) for all primary care Sports Medicine providers
Integrate and grow primary care Sports Medicine within UMH sports and musculoskeletal practices across the statewide network, including UMH-Sparrow, UMH-West, and Oakland County
Work in partnership with Head Orthopedic Team Physician for UM Athletics and Medical Director for UM Athletics to assure excellent access and best practices for sports and musculoskeletal care for student athletes
Build the UMH community outreach network with maintenance of existing and acquisition of new high school relationships to support their athletic programs
Work with departmental and Sports Medicine leadership to develop clinical practice guidelines for appropriate non-operative service triage and referrals to assure improved access and comprehensive care
Regenerative Medicine :
Develop a unified regenerative practice at UMH with standardization of services, protocols, and procedures offered
Develop and get approval for a reimbursement and compensation model for regenerative medicine procedures in partnership with the departments
Develop a standardized FPPE for credentialing and practicing regenerative medicine at UMH
Standardize equipment, protocols, and services across practice locations
Develop a regenerative medicine biorepository and prospective clinical outcome registry for regenerative therapies delivered at UMH
Required Qualifications*
Requirements :
Non-operative sports medicine physician in practice for a minimum of 5 years (additional experience preferred)
Eligible for a faculty appointment within University of Michigan Medical School
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, emergency medicine, or physical medicine & rehabilitation
Board certification in respective specialty
Completion of an ACGME-accredited nonoperative sports medicine fellowship
Membership and/or leadership in the AMSSM and non-operative sports medicine societies
Leadership experience in community outreach, clinical programs, and/or service line development
Functional skills :
Clinical expertise in primary care / non-operative Sports Medicine
Physician relationships and management
Quality oversight
Research and education
High functioning in a complex matrix environment
Innovative mindset, including agility and problem-solving
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Additional Information
Reporting relationship:
Medical Director, (Non-Operative) Sports Medicine will report to both the Executive Director, Sports Medicine and faculty-based reporting through the departmental structure
Other support:
UMH Sports Medicine leadership will receive support from Strategy, Finance, Quality, Marketing & Communications, and other system-wide resources as needed
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
274069
Working Title
Medical Director, Non-Operative Sports Medicine
Job Title
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Orthopaedic Surgery
Posting Begin/End Date
2/16/2026 - 3/18/2026
Career Interest
Academic/Administrative Ungraded
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