Physician

Lafene Health Center is looking for a highly dedicated and enthusiastic Sports Medicine Physician. 522232 Manhattan, Kansas, United States Lafene Student Health Center Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular) Closing at: Oct 16 2026 - 23:55 CDT On-site Provides primary and sports medicine healthcare to KSU students and other eligible persons.

About Us
Lafene Health Center provides students with accessible, high-quality, and affordable outpatient healthcare, focusing on keeping students healthy and promoting a healthy campus community. Care is provided by board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing professionals, ensuring students receive the same high-quality care they would expect from their healthcare providers at home. Students have access to coordinated and comprehensive services designed to build and maintain their overall well-being. We believe that good health is essential for academic success. The mission of Lafene Health Center at Kansas State University is to offer accessible, high-quality, affordable outpatient healthcare services on the Manhattan campus while also providing exceptional health and well-being education to the student body and the larger Kansas State University community. This mission is guided by the Health Center's core values of compassion, mutual respect, adherence to evidence-based healthcare and university standards, appreciation for timeliness, and collaboration, which ensures students receive respectful, efficient, and comprehensive care while fostering the best possible healthcare experience.

Worksite Description
This position is On-site. All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law.

What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a doctorate degree in medicine and one year of relevant experience. Must be eligible to obtain a license to practice medicine in the state of Kansas. This position requires advanced medical knowledge and clinical training, which are most reliably developed through a doctorate in medicine—a prerequisite for medical licensure. Combined with at least one year of relevant experience, these qualifications ensure the candidate is prepared to deliver high-quality patient care, develop treatment plans, and collaborate effectively with medical staff.

Preferred Qualifications: Treatment of sports related and/or musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Board certified in Sports Medicine.

Additional Role Information: Variable hours during evenings and weekends to provide coverage for athletic events and practices. Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Application Window
Applications close on: October 16, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$200,000.00 - $215,000.00

Why Join Us: Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship: Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options: Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas: Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives.

Background Screening Statement: Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences: Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview. The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas. *Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university. To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.