Small Team, Big Impact

Chart Your Career with the ABPMR

Here at the ABPMR, we are extremely proud of the work we do. We have a small team of professionals who work remotely and in Rochester, Minnesota, to provide the best service, products, and support to our diplomates in the interest of the board’s mission to the public.

Open Positions

The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration. To apply for a position please send a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application to hr@abpmr.org.

Assistant Director of Certification Operations (Assessment Operations)

The American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR) is seeking an Assistant Director of Certification Operations to lead the content development team in creating certification examinations and longitudinal assessments that meet high standards of editorial quality.

This newly created position involves managing a small team of editors, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and continuously improving exam development processes.

This role will:

  • Manage editorial roadmaps to ensure deliverables meet milestones and quality standards
  • Facilitate item development workshops and content review meetings with medical subject matter experts (SMEs)
  • Directly supervise and mentor exam editors, and provide indirect oversight to contractors
  • Serve as the primary exam developer for assigned exams and the staff representative for their respective committees
  • Create exam forms that adhere to industry standards and best practices
  • Monitor item pool health and item banking hygiene; analyze data and report KPIs
  • Identify and prioritize areas for development and corrective intervention
  • Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of item banking software by documenting user stories and providing UAT feedback for software developers
  • Collaborate with the Director of Psychometrics & Research and the Director of Certification Operations throughout the exam development and test validation process

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • At least 5 years of experience in exam development, including exam assembly
  • Comfort facilitating content review meetings with medical subject matter experts
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the psychometric principles foundational to exam development
  • Demonstrated knowledge of editorial production and project management
  • Experience leading and investing in the performance of editorial teams
  • Writing and editing skills unique to item development
  • Proficiency with item banking software and its maintenance
  • Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with multiple stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically several times per year (<10%)

Bonus Points

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • PMP or ICE-CCP certification
  • Experience with medical board examinations
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • Familiarity with AMA style conventions

The American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR) serves the public by advancing the quality of patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This is accomplished through a process of initial and continuing certification that fosters professional excellence and a culture of life-long learning.

To Apply

Interested candidates may apply by emailing a résumé to hr@abpmr.org. Please include “Assistant Director Application (Your Name)” in the subject line.