Sports Medicine Physicians

Job zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 29-1229.06

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median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$117k10th$297kMedian$486k90th

New workers start near $116,650; experienced workers reach $486,370. About 2,020 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +12.5%; Alamo region, 3,050 to 3,432 jobs · U.S. +3%
Openings a year: 120; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 9,600
Employed in 2024: 3,050; in the Alamo region · U.S. 340,700

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency

No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites.
Provide coaches and therapists with assistance in selecting and fitting protective equipment.
Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
Observe and evaluate athletes' mental well-being.
Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills.
Develop and prescribe exercise programs, such as off-season conditioning regimens.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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