Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic is seeking fellowship-trained Sport and Exercise Medicine physicians to join our collaborative team. The Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Center is home to 27 physicians, 16 Sports and Exercise Medicine physicians and 13 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine surgeons, working closely with physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, and exercise physiologists.

We serve as the official healthcare providers for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Guardians, Kent State University, and Cleveland State University, and provide coverage for over 60 collegiate and high school teams, along with 15+ professional partnerships. A cornerstone of our program is the Global Peak Performance Center, a first-of-its-kind sports performance and training facility on the Cuyahoga Riverfront. This center supports both professional athletes and the broader community, offering state-of-the-art care for everyday athletes in Northeast Ohio.

We are seeking full-time, academically focused physicians who are Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, with a CAQ in Sports Medicine. Responsibilities include providing sports medicine care, covering high school and collegiate teams, and participating in research and educational initiatives.

Benefits

What Cleveland Clinic Offers

We are committed to providing an environment where clinician-scholars can build meaningful careers. This position includes:

• Competitive base salary with productivity-based compensation; details provided to qualified candidates

• Protected research time and departmental support for scholarly activity and grant development

• Faculty appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

• Malpractice coverage, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and comprehensive benefits

• Access to a high-volume, tertiary-referral patient panel with national and international reach

• Engagement with a nationally recognized fellowship program and resident education program

• Membership in a collaborative, multi-site enterprise spanning Ohio, Florida, and London

Qualifications & Requirements

Ideal candidates will have:

• Fellowship training in Sports Medicine

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Proven experience in clinical care, research, team physician responsibilities, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and education

• Significant research and writing experience (strongly preferred)

About Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedics

Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation is consistently ranked among the top orthopaedic programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The enterprise spans 23 hospitals and more than 270 outpatient facilities across Ohio, southeast Florida, Las Vegas, Toronto, Abu Dhabi, and London, with more than 5,700 salaried physicians and researchers practicing across 140 specialties.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center founded in 1921 on the principles of cooperation, compassion, and innovation. The institution has pioneered landmark advances in medicine and surgery and remains one of the most recognized academic health systems in the world.

About Us

Cleveland Clinic's vision is to become the best place for care and the best place to work in healthcare. We are committed to providing a safe, stable, and financially fulfilling work environment. Cleveland Clinic is ambitiously investing in growth. Being a physician-led organization means doing what is best for the patients, every day.

Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers. Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that's recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Among Cleveland Clinic's 80,642 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,166 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 270 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2025, there were 15.9 million total outpatient visits, 343,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 336,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic's health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries.

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Information for Candidates

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Disclaimer

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer .

The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.

Pay Range

Minimum salary: $261,250

Maximum salary: $400,250

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities