Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director / Assistant Professor (GFT)

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.