PM&R- Residency Program Director

UNAVAILABLE; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions

CME Funds

Generous vacation and sick time

403b retirement match

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition remission

Loan repayment program

Job summary

Temple University is seeking a Residency Program Director for its Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation program. The candidate will oversee all aspects of the residency training program, ensuring compliance with ACGME standards and mentoring residents to foster academic excellence.

This position emphasizes leadership through curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and collaboration with departmental leadership. The ideal candidate is board-certified in PM&R with prior academic experience, committed to education, and eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an academic PM&R role.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated commitment to education and academic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the PM&R training program.
• Lead program evaluation and accreditation readiness.
• Develop and enhance didactic curriculum and rotations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Curriculum Development

Accreditation Compliance

Clinical Care

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Job description

Summary of Position

Residency Program Director – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Academic Faculty Appointment | Leadership Opportunity

Temple Health - Expect More.

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking a dynamic, experienced physician leader to serve as Residency Program Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape a long-standing ACGME-accredited PM&R residency program in a growing department within a collaborative academic health system.

Position Highlights

• Serve as Residency Program Director overseeing all aspects of the PM&R training program
• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and program growth
• Mentor and evaluate residents, fostering a culture of academic excellence and professional development
• Collaborate with departmental leadership on faculty development, recruitment, and scholarly activity
• Participate in clinical care, teaching, and research aligned with academic interests

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with ACGME requirements and standards
• Lead program evaluation, continuous improvement initiatives, and accreditation readiness
• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding
• Develop and enhance didactic curriculum, rotations, and educational innovation
• Promote resident scholarly activity, including research and quality improvement projects
• Maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment

Candidate Qualifications

• MD or DO degree; Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Eligible for or currently holding a faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an academic PM&R role
• Prior experience in graduate medical education leadership (Associate Program Director or Program Director preferred)
• Demonstrated commitment to education, mentorship, and academic medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

About the Department & Institution

• Established in 1928, the PM&R program offers diverse clinical training sites
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with specialties including neurology, orthopedics, pain management, and rehabilitation therapies
• Opportunities for research, innovation, and academic advancement
• Supportive infrastructure including dedicated program coordination and institutional GME resources
• Faculty are actively engaged in presenting scholarly reports at regional, national, and international meetings, publishing scholarly manuscripts and textbooks, and pursuing a variety of clinically relevant research projects

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health, dental, and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.