Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director/Assistant Professor; GFT
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Doctor/Physician
Physical Therapy, Medical Doctor
Brooklyn, NY, United States
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
is 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.
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.
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.
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 at
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- 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)
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