Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director​/Assistant Professor; GFT

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.

• 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.

• Strong research background and experience.
• Graduate medical education (GME) leadership experience.
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