Pediatric Rheumatologist - Academic Faculty Position

The Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital | Albany Medical College | Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical College is seeking a Pediatric Rheumatologist to join an established, growing academic division with opportunities to advance clinical care, contribute to program development, and collaborate across pediatric and adult rheumatology. This role offers a strong foundation for clinical, academic, and professional growth.

The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology

Join an established, collaborative division with a strong clinical foundation and opportunities to shape the future of pediatric rheumatology.

• Experienced team: You will join four pediatric rheumatologists (5 total faculty), an advanced practice provider, dedicated nursing and administrative staff, and a research coordinator.

• Established clinical network : Outpatient clinics across five satellite locations, shared inpatient consultation coverage, and after-hours/weekend coverage.

• Specialized services : Joint injection procedure and sedation services, point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound, and a dedicated infusion program.

• Collaborative care : Strong partnerships with pediatric subspecialists throughout the Children's Hospital.

• Academic appointment : Albany Medical College faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

A Unique Clinical and Academic Environment

Albany Med offers opportunities to contribute to established programs, develop new initiatives, and advance clinical care, education, and research.

• Dedicated Clinical Pharmacy Program: In-house pediatric rheumatology clinical pharmacy support.

• Research and Quality Improvement: Active CARRA registry participation and opportunities to lead quality improvement initiatives.

• Interdisciplinary Pain Program : Help advance a developing outpatient program for children with chronic pain, including amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS), in collaboration with behavioral health and rehabilitation services.

• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound : Utilize and expand point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric rheumatology practice.

• Adult-Pediatric Collaboration : Work with the Adult Rheumatology Fellowship Program to develop a formalized transition clinic, with opportunities tailored to Med-Peds rheumatology candidates.

• Education and Teaching : Participate in weekly pediatric rheumatology case conferences, joint adult-pediatric didactics and journal clubs, specialty rounds, and regional and national educational programs. Teach medical students, residents, and adult rheumatology and allergy/immunology fellows.

• Leadership and Advocacy : Engage in leadership, mentoring, and professional service through the Medical College, Pediatric Residency Program, ACR, CARRA, AAP, and the Upstate NY Arthritis Foundation.

• Faculty Development and Mentorship : Early-career faculty can access the AMC Junior Faculty Development Program, which provides protected time for scholarly, quality improvement, or medical education projects, along with departmental mentoring opportunities.

Mentorship from Experienced Leadership

Dr. Barbara Ostrov, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and an experienced Med-Peds rheumatologist, remains actively involved in the division and is committed to mentoring and supporting faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric rheumatology consultation and follow up

• Perform inpatient rheumatology consultations when on call

• Participate in shared after hours (phone only) and weekend (~1 in 4 on average) coverage

• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, fellows and other learners

• Mentor trainees in clinical research and scholarly activities

• Contribute to the division QI and CARRA registry activities

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the Children's Hospital

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree

• Completion of an ACGME accredited Pediatric Rheumatology (or Med Peds Rheumatology) fellowship program

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology

• Eligible for New York State medical license

Highly competitive benefits package, including :

• Competitive base salary range for Assistant Professor $180,000 to $188,000 with additional incentive program. Higher rank will be based on experience and discussed upon interview.

• Robust sign-on bonus

• Relocation allowance

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)

• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

• Professional Fulfilment Program, Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to:

Suhas Ganguli MD DCH

Chief, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Albany Medical College

Physician Recruitment

The Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital is the only Children's Hospital for 80 counties in upstate NY and serves children and families in southwest VT and Western MA. Faculty and staff can work on diverse, interdisciplinary teams and teach learners at all levels.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

* Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers

* A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing