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

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University invites applications for the full-time Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director / Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will oversee PM&R resident education, mentor a cohort of about 20 residents, and ensure adherence to ACGME requirements while delivering specialized patient care in Rehabilitation Medicine.

Responsibilities include on-call coverage, teaching medical students and trainees, participating in research in Rehab

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree.
• New York State medical licensure.
• Board-certified academic musculoskeletal physiatrist with strong IRF knowledge.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
• Adhere to ACGME PM&R requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, supervision, mentoring and evaluation of PM&R residents (~20).
• Provide on-call coverage for the rehabilitation unit.
• Teach students, nurses, PAs and residents; supervise lectures/conferences.
• Participate in research in Rehab Medicine, Musculoskeletal Physiatry or Sports Medicine.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and medical staff bylaws.

Skills

IRF knowledge

Clinical leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

New York State medical licensure

Board-certified academic musculoskeletal physiatrist

3+ years of relevant experience

Job description

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) residents (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 educational 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 supervising 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 and 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 academic musculoskeletal physiatrist with strong 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.
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