Sports & Functional Medicine Physician

Position Overview

Bone Drs Orthopedic Care, a leading orthopedic practice, is expanding to include a Sports & Functional Medicine division focused on metabolic health, performance optimization, and non-operative musculoskeletal care. We are seeking a board-certified physician with training in Sports Medicine and experience or strong interest in functional, metabolic, and hormone-based care to help develop and lead this service line.

Key Responsibilities

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• Evaluate and manage active adults and athletes with non-operative musculoskeletal conditions
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• Provide sports medicine–based care including injury prevention, exercise prescription, and return-to-activity planning
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• Lead medical weight loss programs, including GLP-1 and body recomposition strategies
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• Diagnose and manage male hypogonadism and hormone optimization (e.g., testosterone therapy)
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• Develop and oversee nutrition and supplement protocols grounded in evidence-based practice
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• Interpret advanced metabolic, hormonal, and performance-related laboratory testing
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• Address lifestyle contributors including sleep, stress, recovery, and training load
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• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons to optimize pre- and post-operative outcomes
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• Refer surgical cases appropriately within the orthopedic practice
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Program Development

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• Help build and refine standardized clinical protocols for:\n
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  • Weight loss and metabolic health
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  • Hormone optimization
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  • Performance and longevity care
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• Participate in shaping the brand and clinical identity of the Sports & Functional Medicine division
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• Assist in supervising or collaborating with advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), dietitians, or health coaches as the program scales
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Qualifications

Required

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• MD or DO
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• Board-certified in:\n
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  • Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
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• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
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• Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain)
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• Comfortable practicing in a self-pay / cash-based clinical model
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• Strong communication skills and patient-centered approach
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Preferred

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• Additional training or certification in one or more of the following:\n
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  • Functional Medicine (e.g., IFM or equivalent)
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  • Obesity Medicine (ABOM or equivalent experience)
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  • Hormone replacement therapy
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  • Lifestyle or longevity medicine
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• Prior experience in:\n
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  • Sports medicine clinics
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  • Concierge or direct primary care
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  • Performance, wellness, or optimization-focused practices
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• Interest in building and growing a service line within a larger orthopedic organization
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Practice Environment & Model

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• Cash-pay / membership-based or bundled-care structure
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• No primary care call obligations
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• Strong internal referral network from orthopedics
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• Emphasis on quality of care, outcomes, and patient experience
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• Opportunity for leadership and program development
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Ideal Candidate Profile

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• Enjoys blending sports medicine with metabolic and functional care
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• Wants to move beyond insurance-driven visit constraints
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• Values outcomes, education, and long-term patient relationships
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• Sees the connection between weight, hormones, performance, and musculoskeletal health
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• Is entrepreneurial-minded but prefers clinical leadership over administrative burden
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