Sports Medicine Physicians
Also called: Director of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physician, Sports Medicine Physician
What they do:
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
On the job, you would:
- Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
- Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Visual Understanding
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
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