Sports Medicine Physician

Company Overview

Why Shriners Children’s?

Shriners Children's is a premier pediatric healthcare system offering care for children with orthopedic, spinal cord, burn, and craniofacial conditions. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025)
• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 12 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2024)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children’s Northern California

Shriners Children’s Northern California is proud to be nationally ranked as a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital. As an ACS-verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, we are committed to providing world-class care in a family-centered environment.

Our 80-bed inpatient facility specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, burns, pediatric surgery and cleft lip and palate services, transforming the lives of thousands of children every year from around the world. Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration and making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families. We have 260 employees onsite and have served almost 29,500 patients in our out-patient clinic alone. At Shriners Children’s Northern California, you’ll find a supportive community, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work every day.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.

All employees are eligible to receive medical, vision and dental coverage starting on their first day. Other benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.

Job Overview

Shriners Children’s Northern California is seeking a full-time, non‑operative Sports Medicine Physician to join our expanding pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine program. This is an exceptional outpatient-only opportunity with no inpatient responsibilities, no call, no nights, and no weekends. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a half‑day of administrative time each week.

The selected physician will join a dynamic, mission-driven team that includes orthopedic surgeons, two dedicated sports APPs (with potential expansion), an athletic trainer, LVN, MA, RN, PTs, ortho techs/cast techs, and POPS support. You will work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to young athletes while helping shape a rapidly growing program.

This role is ideal for an energetic physician who is excited to take ownership of program growth, build partnerships across the region, and help establish a premier pediatric sports medicine service in collaboration with UC Davis.

Successful candidates will be board certified/eligible pediatricians, PM&R, or family medicine practitioners who have successfully completed a fellowship in sports medicine. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and interest in working with pediatric patients.

Compensation ranges from $243,474 to $343,370, determined by specialty, post-fellowship experience, fair market value, and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage pediatric and adolescent patients with sports-related and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Perform in-office procedures such as ultrasound-guided injections and joint aspirations.
• Identify patients requiring surgical intervention and coordinate referral to orthopedic surgeons.
• Participate in the development of outreach and satellite clinics
• Collaborate with athletic trainers and other team members to enhance access and support partnerships with local schools and youth athletic programs.
• Contribute to program development initiatives, including helping to establish a pediatric concussion program in collaboration with neuropsychology.

Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Sports Medicine required.
• Current or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of California.
• Current BLS and PALS certification required
• Current DEA required
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws

Experience:

• Prior experience in pediatric or adolescent sports medicine required
• Experience with basic fracture care and performing ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures is required
• Interest in concussion management preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of pediatric and adolescent sports injuries and rehabilitation
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, and allied health staff
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Commitment to teaching, mentorship, and program development
• Demonstrated alignment with Shriners’ mission of compassionate, family-centered care
• Energetic, self-driven, and excited to take ownership of building a growing program
• Generalist skill set with support for subspecialty interests