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Fellowship Director – Primary Care Sports Medicine
Atrium Health | Concord, North Carolina (Charlotte Region)
Lead. Teach. Shape the Future of Sports Medicine.
Atrium Health, part of Advocate Health—one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, integrated health systems—is seeking an experienced Fellowship Director in Primary Care Sports Medicine to lead a well-established, 20-year fellowship program in Concord, NC, just outside of Charlotte, NC. This is a rare opportunity to combine academic leadership, clinical excellence, and community impact in a highly respected sports medicine program.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Direct a mature, accredited fellowship program with a strong legacy and institutional support
- Faculty leadership opportunity within The Cabarrus Sports Medicine Fellowship and MSKI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Poplar Tent
- True work–life balance: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm with minimal call (1:20, after-hours only)
- Team Physician responsibilities for a local high school and a Division II college
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside Sports Medicine Physicians and a Physiatrist
- Non-surgical, procedure-focused practice, including:
- Musculoskeletal injuries, concussions, arthritis, fractures
- Ultrasound-guided injections and orthobiologics
- Advanced clinical efficiency tools including EPIC EMR and DAX Copilot
Leadership & Academic Impact
- Guide curriculum development, fellow education, and program growth
- Mentor fellows and junior faculty in clinical excellence and professional development
- Opportunity to contribute to academic initiatives and regional sports medicine strategy
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified / Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship
- CAQ in Sports Medicine required
- Prior faculty experience required
- Assistant or Associate Fellowship Director experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with RVU incentives and quality bonuses
- Generous PTO and CME allowance
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Ongoing support for academic and professional development
Location: Concord, NC (30 miles Northeast of Charlotte, NC)
Live and work in one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing cities—offering professional sports, vibrant neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and easy access to both mountains and coast.