Sports & Functional Medicine Physician

Company: Bone DRs Orthopedic Care
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Position Overview Bone Drs Orthopedic Care, a leading orthopedic practice, is expanding to include a Sports & Functional Medicine division focused on metabolic health, performance optimization, and non-operative musculoskeletal care. We are seeking a board-certified physician with training in Sports Medicine and experience or strong interest in functional, metabolic, and hormone-based care to help develop and lead this service line. Key Responsibilities - Evaluate and manage active adults and athletes with non-operative musculoskeletal conditions - Provide sports medicine–based care including injury prevention, exercise prescription, and return-to-activity planning - Lead medical weight loss programs, including GLP-1 and body recomposition strategies - Diagnose and manage male hypogonadism and hormone optimization (e.g., testosterone therapy) - Develop and oversee nutrition and supplement protocols grounded in evidence-based practice - Interpret advanced metabolic, hormonal, and performance-related laboratory testing - Address lifestyle contributors including sleep, stress, recovery, and training load - Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons to optimize pre- and post-operative outcomes - Refer surgical cases appropriately within the orthopedic practice Program Development - Help build and refine standardized clinical protocols for: - Weight loss and metabolic health - Hormone optimization - Performance and longevity care - Participate in shaping the brand and clinical identity of the Sports & Functional Medicine division - Assist in supervising or collaborating with advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), dietitians, or health coaches as the program scales Qualifications Required - MD or DO - Board-certified in: - Family Medicine or Internal Medicine - Completion of an ACGME-accredited Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship - Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain) - Comfortable practicing in a self-pay / cash-based clinical model - Strong communication skills and patient-centered approach Preferred - Additional training or certification in one or more of the following: - Functional Medicine (e.g., IFM or equivalent) - Obesity Medicine (ABOM or equivalent experience) - Hormone replacement therapy - Lifestyle or longevity medicine - Prior experience in: - Sports medicine clinics - Concierge or direct primary care - Performance, wellness, or optimization-focused practices - Interest in building and growing a service line within a larger orthopedic organization Practice Environment & Model - Cash-pay / membership-based or bundled-care structure - No primary care call obligations - Strong internal referral network from orthopedics - Emphasis on quality of care, outcomes, and patient experience - Opportunity for leadership and program development Ideal Candidate Profile - Enjoys blending sports medicine with metabolic and functional care - Wants to move beyond insurance-driven visit constraints - Values outcomes, education, and long-term patient relationships - Sees the connection between weight, hormones, performance, and musculoskeletal health - Is entrepreneurial-minded but prefers clinical leadership over administrative burden

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