Job title: Ringside Physician – New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC)

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Company: New York State

Job description: Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid, unrestricted, license to practice medicine in New York State (MD or DO), and certification or eligibility for certification in a medical specialty by a Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a ringside physician is preferred but not required. All medical specialties are considered. Physicians that possess a board certification in neurology are desired.

Duties Description Ringside Physicians protect the health and safety of combatants engaged in combat sports contests and exhibitions. As a Ringside Physician, you may perform duties including but not limited to the following:

Pre-Bout (Weigh-In)

• Conduct pre-bout physical examinations.
• Review combatant medical records at weigh-in.
• Identify medical contraindications to combat sports participation, and communicate findings to the Chief Medical Officer and other Commission Directors.

Pre-Bout Duties (At the Arena)

• Perform brief examinations of all combatants and referees to follow-up on unresolved medical issues during weigh-in, and to verify that there are no significant changes in medical status since weigh-in.
• Identify emergency medical services (EMS) staff and verify that staff can provide advanced life support (ALS). Verify that at least one ambulance and paramedic are present.
• Determine optimal locations for the EMS team and its equipment, and identify and confirm evaluation routes for any injured combatants requiring emergency transport from the ring, cage, or locker room.
• Identify the Level I trauma center that will be utilized in case of medical emergency, and confirm that the center was contacted and informed of the event. Confirm that a neurosurgeon is on call or available. In areas without a Level I trauma center in close proximity, identify and confirm that the closest hospital was notified of the event, and verify that neurosurgical services are available.
• Accompany referees during fighter rules meetings and review medical services in place.

Intra-Bout Duties

• Evaluate combatants between rounds and communicate with the referee.
• Terminate bouts if there is a risk that the health or wellbeing of combatants would be significantly jeopardized.
• Observe the activity of combatants, identify and manage medical emergencies, and notify emergency services to enter the ring or cage.
• Complete injury reports for combatants sustaining medical injuries.

Post-Bout Duties

• Identify combatant injuries or medical problems using a post-bout form.
• Notify Athletic Commission officials if combatants are medically cleared.
• Complete discharge forms, including information regarding suspensions, if applicable.
• Provide insurance forms to combatants after injury reports are filed. Discuss signs and symptoms of traumatic injury with combatants and representatives. Document discussion of topics.
• Complete supplemental forms for cerebral injuries.

Additional Comments Ringside Physicians are compensated at a per diem rate of $400 per weigh-in or event. Hours vary based on weigh-in and event scheduling. Opportunities are available throughout New York State. Candidates must be willing to travel to weigh-ins, events, and for training. Candidates must also be cleared by the New York State Athletic Commission’s Medical Advisory Board prior to employment, and on a recurring basis.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Expected salary:

Location: New York

Job date: Wed, 25 May 2022 22:32:10 GMT

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