PM&R- Residency Program Director

Residency Program Director Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Academic Faculty Appointment Leadership Opportunity

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The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking a dynamic experienced physician leader to serve as Residency Program Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape a long-standing ACGME-accredited PM&R residency program in a growing department within a collaborative academic health system.

Position Highlights
Serve as Residency Program Director overseeing all aspects of the PM&R training program
Provide strategic leadership for curriculum development accreditation compliance and program growth
Mentor and evaluate residents fostering a culture of academic excellence and professional development
Collaborate with departmental leadership on faculty development recruitment and scholarly activity
Participate in clinical care teaching and research aligned with academic interests

Responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with ACGME requirements and standards
Lead program evaluation continuous improvement initiatives and accreditation readiness
Oversee resident recruitment selection and onboarding
Develop and enhance didactic curriculum rotations and educational innovation
Promote resident scholarly activity including research and quality improvement projects
Maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment

Candidate Qualifications
MD or DO degree; Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Eligible for or currently holding a faculty appointment at the Assistant Associate or Professor level
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an academic PM&R role
Prior experience in graduate medical education leadership (Associate Program Director or Program Director preferred)
Demonstrated commitment to education mentorship and academic medicine
Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

About the Department & Institution
Established in 1928 the PM&R program offers diverse clinical training sites
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with specialties including neurology orthopedics pain management and rehabilitation therapies
Opportunities for research innovation and academic advancement
Supportive infrastructure including dedicated program coordination and institutional GME resources
Faculty are actively engaged in presenting scholarly reports at regional national and international meetings publishing scholarly manuscripts and textbooks and pursuing a variety of clinically relevant research projects

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation Holiday Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health dental and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students faculty and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences thought etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation pioneering research and world-class education. The health systems 1550 physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrows treatments to the bedside today helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods arts and cuisine.

Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital first library first medical school. Its a place where big ideas come to life. Alexander Hamilton

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position you must complete an online application.

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications professional goals three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to: Bill Mawhinney Senior Recruiter Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University email:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age color disability ethnicity marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status protected by law.