Sports & Functional Medicine Physician

(Primary Care Sports Medicine / Functional & Metabolic Optimization)

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.

This role is ideal for a physician who enjoys active adult and athletic populations, values lifestyle-based and evidence-informed care, and is interested in a cash-pay / concierge-style model without traditional insurance constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

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

Program Development

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

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

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

Practice Environment & Model

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure (salary and/or percentage of collections)
• Performance-based incentives
• Flexible scheduling
• Malpractice coverage
• Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership within the practice

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for a physician who:

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

Required

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

Preferred

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