Job DescriptionThe 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.
QualificationsRequired 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.
