$85,000–94,413/yr
76d ago
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director / Assistant Professor (GFT)
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center
New York, NY, US
Summary
The Program Director will oversee the recruitment, training, and evaluation of PM&R residents while ensuring compliance with ACGME requirements. Additionally, the role involves providing specialized patient care, conducting clinical research, and teaching medical students and residents.
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.
