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Sports Medicine Faculty Physician

Phoenix, Arizona

Dignity Health Medical Group

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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: Sports Medicine
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80

The posted compensation range of $235.58 - $336.00 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-429221 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Provider Physician Provider Type MD/DO Speciality Orthopedic Surgery Bonuses Offered Productivity, Relocation, Sign-on Loan Repayment Yes Visa Sponsorship Not Applicable Remote No Category Physician Recruiter Name Thandi Zeelie Recruiter Email tzeelie@yrmc.org Shift Day

Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities
  • Based out of clinics in Central, West and East Valley Phoenix.
  • Monday-Friday. Minimum of two clinic days per week.
  • High School football game coverage required.
  • Grand Canyon University club sports coverage.
  • Grand Canyon University Division 1 coverage.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
  • CME Benefits
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Relo
  • 403(b) w/ Match
  • Pension Fully Funded by DHMG
  • Student Loan Repayment (for those who qualify)
  • Tail Insurance

Job Requirements
  • MD/DO
  • Fellowship Training and American Board Certification in Sports Medicine
  • Must have or be eligible for Arizona state medical license
  • Acceptable completion of an ACGME accredited residency program with current ABMS board certification
  • 3-5 years experience working with team sports, Division I collegiate experience highly desirable
  • Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-pressure situations

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is seeking a Sports Medicine Physician to join its expanding Orthopedic department.  Our Orthopedic team is made up of multiple physicians and advanced practitioners with sub-specialties in Trauma, Sports - Surgical, Non operative Sports, Adult Reconstruction, Hand and Foot and Ankle.  In addition, we have a robust Athletic Trainer team that supports multiple schools.  Our team’s focus is driven around being leaders in education, centered on evidenced based medicine while ensuring consistent collaboration and communication within the team and the community and patients we serve.  The DHMG Orthopedic Department works in partnership with multiple school districts and colleges across the Phoenix market to provide medical coverage and athletic trainer support.  The Orthopedic department is growing quickly and we are looking for a highly motivated physician to join the team!

Dignity Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, is a growing organization with well-resourced, modern facilities and diverse practice opportunities. With more than 39 acute care hospitals in three states and 9,000 physicians, Dignity Health touches the lives of thousands of people and provides nearly $2 billion in charity care to the communities it serves.

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is consistently named an outstanding workplace and one of Arizona’s healthiest employers.  Grow your career with one ofArizona’s Most Admired Companies.

Culture at Dignity Health

Dignity Health, as part of CommonSpirit Health—the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the nation.  The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Health's mission and guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system, DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised.  

Grand Canyon University

The Grand Canyon University Athletics Department is dedicated to using intercollegiate sports as a platform in developing good Christian role models and in embodying the highest standards of excellence in the overall development of its

student-athletes. After beginning a transition from NCAA Division II in 2013, GCU has been a full postseason-eligible D-I member since the 2017-18 school year and has won 70 D-I conference championships, appeared in NCAA Championships in 17 of its 21

sports, won NCAA postseason games in multiple sports and won six of the seven Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Commissioner’s Cups for the conference’s top- performing athletics program. In the 2023-24 academic year, Lopes teams won NCAA tournament games in softball, baseball, men’s basketball and men’s volleyball and had a top-five individual finisher in outdoor track and field. Starting in July 2025, GCU will transition most of its sports to the highly competitive West Coast Conference (WCC).

Creighton Medical School - Phoenix

Creighton medical school – phoenix is the sister medical school based in Nebraska,  As of summer of 2021, the medical school has 900 medical students in a beautiful 8 story building on campus.  It has a revolutionary “Knowledge Donor Program” providing life-like cadaveric dissection and learning.  You will earn an academic ranking commiserate with work and achievement.  Creighton provides full CME, research, and publication support.  Future goals will be an orthopedic residency and orthopedic trauma fellowship programs in combination with Chandler Regional Medical Center.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Sports Medicine Faculty Physician at Dignity Health Medical Group?

  • Compassionate
  • Trustworthy
  • Proactive
  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Balanced

Our Total Reward Offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our team members lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

  • Pay and Recognition

  • Balanced Life

  • Well-Being

  • Professional Growth

  • Financial Future

  • Dependent Care

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Equal Opportunity

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.