Ringside Physician - New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC)
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) o Conduct pre-bout physical examinations. o Review combatant medical records at weigh-in. o 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) o 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. o 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. o 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. o 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. o Accompany referees during fighter rules meetings and review medical services in place. Intra-Bout Duties o Evaluate combatants between rounds and communicate with the referee. o Terminate bouts if there is a risk that the health or wellbeing of combatants would be significantly jeopardized. o Observe the activity of combatants, identify and manage medical emergencies, and notify emergency services to enter the ring or cage. o Complete injury reports for combatants sustaining medical injuries. Post-Bout Duties o Identify combatant injuries or medical problems using a post-bout form. o Notify Athletic Commission officials if combatants are medically cleared. o Complete discharge forms, including information regarding suspensions, if applicable. o 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. o Complete supplemental forms for cerebral injuries.
Job Function
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) o Conduct pre-bout physical examinations. o Review combatant medical records at weigh-in. o 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) o 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. o 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. o 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. o 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. o Accompany referees during fighter rules meetings and review medical services in place. Intra-Bout Duties o Evaluate combatants between rounds and communicate with the referee. o Terminate bouts if there is a risk that the health or wellbeing of combatants would be significantly jeopardized. o Observe the activity of combatants, identify and manage medical emergencies, and notify emergency services to enter the ring or cage. o Complete injury reports for combatants sustaining medical injuries. Post-Bout Duties o Identify combatant injuries or medical problems using a post-bout form. o Notify Athletic Commission officials if combatants are medically cleared. o Complete discharge forms, including information regarding suspensions, if applicable. o 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. o Complete supplemental forms for cerebral injuries.
Salary Range:
From $0 to $0 Daily
Minimum Qualification
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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Pre-Bout (Weigh-In) o Conduct pre-bout physical examinations. o Review combatant medical records at weigh-in. o 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) o 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. o 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. o 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. o 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. o Accompany referees during fighter rules meetings and review medical services in place. Intra-Bout Duties o Evaluate combatants between rounds and communicate with the referee. o Terminate bouts if there is a risk that the health or wellbeing of combatants would be significantly jeopardized. o Observe the activity of combatants, identify and manage medical emergencies, and notify emergency services to enter the ring or cage. o Complete injury reports for combatants sustaining medical injuries. Post-Bout Duties o Identify combatant injuries or medical problems using a post-bout form. o Notify Athletic Commission officials if combatants are medically cleared. o Complete discharge forms, including information regarding suspensions, if applicable. o 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. o Complete supplemental forms for cerebral injuries.
Job Function
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) o Conduct pre-bout physical examinations. o Review combatant medical records at weigh-in. o 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) o 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. o 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. o 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. o 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. o Accompany referees during fighter rules meetings and review medical services in place. Intra-Bout Duties o Evaluate combatants between rounds and communicate with the referee. o Terminate bouts if there is a risk that the health or wellbeing of combatants would be significantly jeopardized. o Observe the activity of combatants, identify and manage medical emergencies, and notify emergency services to enter the ring or cage. o Complete injury reports for combatants sustaining medical injuries. Post-Bout Duties o Identify combatant injuries or medical problems using a post-bout form. o Notify Athletic Commission officials if combatants are medically cleared. o Complete discharge forms, including information regarding suspensions, if applicable. o 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. o Complete supplemental forms for cerebral injuries.
Salary Range:
From $0 to $0 Daily
Minimum Qualification
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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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