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UMass Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts

Family Physician & Sports Medicine

Sports MedicineIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$187k-$228k

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Job Description

Title: Family Physician/Sports Medici

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Direct Medical Care

Department: Direct Medical Care

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

University of Massachusetts University Health Services (UHS) is a dynamic clinical setting providing health care for students, faculty, staff and their dependents. UHS provides acute health care in conjunction with a program of comprehensive primary care. Most patients are between the ages of 18-25, though UHS also cares for newborns and retired faculty. There are many opportunities for teaching, including undergraduates, medical students and residents.

Providers function independently within the broad scope of departmental and institutional policies and goals, while working under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of UHS for Medical Care in accordance with the regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.

Campus life is vibrant, with numerous opportunities to enjoy arts, entertainment and athletics. The Pioneer Valley has been recognized as one of the top locations in New England, as the 5-college region has numerous cultural, epicurean and recreational activities available.

Provides clinical services for students, faculty/staff and families eligible for health care; provides episodic health care in conjunction with a program of comprehensive primary care; provides programs of health education.

Works under the direct supervision of the Medical Director of University Health Services in accordance with the regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. This position includes shared Team Physician duties for varsity sports coverage.

Faculty appointment is with the Sports Medicine Fellowship based in the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA.

Essential Functions

Provides clinical services to outpatients during regular clinic day and evening hours. Responsible for timely entry in medical records and appropriate referral to other providers. Performs procedures appropriate to training. Orders medications including controlled substances.

Maintains a program of continuing medical education as required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine and includes annual CPR review.

Participates in scheduled staff meetings, committees, and quality improvement activities.

Coordinates a major program activity as assigned by the Medical Director of UHS, such as walk-in clinic, occupational health, sports medicine.

Understands and contributes to implementation of department and institutional goals for achieving non-discrimination and creating a multi-cultural environment.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree and licensure for the practice of medicine in Massachusetts or licensed in another state with Massachusetts licensure at time of appointment.

Completed three years of residency training and Board eligibility or certification in adult primary care specialty; or currently enrolled in a fellowship.

Interest in sports medicine.

Qualified for a local hospital staffing privilege, either as a courtesy or active staff member.

Registration as a controlled substance practitioner in Massachusetts and with the FDA at time of appointment.

Insurable by the Massachusetts Medical Professional Insurance Association or equivalent insurer.

Preferred Qualifications

CAQ/Fellowship in Sports Medicine and skill in musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Fellowship training in sports medicine.

Additional Details

Functions independently within the broad scope of departmental and institutional policies and goals; refers exceptions to the Medical Director.

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a laboratory or healthcare setting and may involve exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases. Requires standing for extended periods of time and/or use of protective gear.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

40 hours per week, rotation of some weekend and evening hours. Regular weekday hours during academic year (open until 8 pm), some holidays and share call and weekend clinic hours in rotation with ten (10) other physicians. No hospital responsibilities.

Salary Information

UMass Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $186,804 and $228,000 for this position. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Upload your resume an cover, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive primary care and episodic health services to students, faculty, and staff while participating in varsity sports coverage. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records, performing clinical procedures, and contributing to departmental quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with a valid Massachusetts medical license and have completed three years of residency training in an adult primary care specialty. Board eligibility or certification is required, along with the ability to obtain local hospital staffing privileges.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Family MedicinePatient CareControlled Substances Management

Sports Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$288k (478 salary observations; 1,245 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (9,535 salary observations; 54,782 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$207k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $196k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Sports Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Amherst

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$508k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,579/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UMass Amherst

Higher Education
Hadley, Massachusetts
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Faculty appointment with Sports Medicine Fellowship
Opportunities for teaching undergraduates, medical students, and residents
No hospital responsibilities