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

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? 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.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

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. 

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Total compensation of $300,000 to $350,000 to be paid by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and University Physicians of Brooklyn (UPB). Up to $95,000 will be paid by SUNY Downstate and the remainder will be paid by UPB.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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 ada@downstate.edu