Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director / Assistant Professor (GFT)

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY seeks a part-time Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director and Assistant Professor (GFT). The role oversees resident recruitment, training, evaluation within the ACGME framework.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, on-call coverage, teaching, research and committee work, while ensuring compliance with standards and embodying SUNY Downstate's WE CARE values.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and NY medical licensure are required.
• Board certification in academic musculoskeletal physiatry with IRF experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, supervision, mentoring, clinical training, evaluation, and promotion of PM&R residents (≈20).
• Adhere to ACGME Program Requirements for GME in PM&R.
• Provide specialized patient care in Rehabilitation Medicine across insured populations.
• Provide on-call coverage for the rehabilitation unit.
• Participate in committee work at University Hospital at Downstate (UHD).
• Mentor and engage with College of Medicine and School of Health Professions.
• Teach medical students, nurses, physician assistants and residents; support lectures and conferences.

Education

MD/DO Degree

New York State Medical Licensure

Board Certified in academic musculoskeletal physiatrist

3+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director / Assistant Professor (GFT)

Brooklyn, NY, United States

About Us

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director / Assistant Professor (GFT). The successful candidate will:

• Oversee the recruitment, selection, supervision, mentoring, clinical training, evaluation, and promotion of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) resident (approximately 20 total).
• Adhere to the ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical education in PM&R.
• Provide specialized patient care in the treatment of patients in the Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, regardless of their insurance coverage.
• Provide on-call coverage for the rehabilitation unit.
• Perform committee work at University Hospital at Downstate (UHD).
• Participate in mentoring and doctor activities and problem- based learning sessions with the College of Medicine (COM) and the School of Health Professions (SOHP).
• Teach medical students, nurses, physician assistants, and residents including supporting, providing and attending lectures and conferences.
• Participate in basic science and clinical research in the area of Rehab Medicine, Musculoskeletal Physiatry, and/or Sports Medicine.
• Participate in community outreach educational and clinical care activities.
• Adhere to all compliance regulations, licensure requirements, and federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to the bylaws of the medical staff at SUNY Downstate. Must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
• Model the WE CARE values of the Institution.
• Be a role model of professionalism.
• Demonstrate flexibility based on need/required work, as the duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above position description.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO Degree.
• New York State Medical Licensure.
• Board Certified in academic musculoskeletal physiatrist with strong working knowledge of inpatient rehabilitation (IRF) and its requirements.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong research background and experience.
• Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership experience.
• Proven mentor of medical trainees.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Variable
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Identification 496380
• Grade NSG5 - 08
• Union Name UUP
• Minimum Base Salary 85,000
• Maximum Base Salary 94,413
• Other Job Title Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director / Assistant Professor (GFT)