Obstetric Anesthesiologist

Albany Medical College - Department of Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology at Albany Medical College (AMC) is seeking fellowship-trained Obstetric Anesthesiologists at all ranks to join our obstetric anesthesia faculty team as we expand care of the obstetric population at our center. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, academically focused environment within the Capital Region's only academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center. Albany Medical Center and its Obstetric Anesthesia program attained the prestigious recognition of SOAP Center of Excellence (COE) designation in 2016 and continues to be recognized by demonstrating excellence in obstetric anesthesia care.

About the Role

Our practice includes both healthy parturients and medically complex patients, with opportunities to participate in anesthesia care for obstetric patients outside of the L&D suite (e.g., interventional radiology and general OR) for non-obstetric surgery in obstetric patients. The delivery rates at our institution are approximately 2500 annually and more than 50% of our patient population are high-risk and MFM cases. AMC has a very broad referral area and accepts all high-risk cases referred from many counties in NY as well as from eastern Vermont for our advanced high level of care.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide safe, high-quality anesthesia care for parturients in inpatient and outpatient settings. We do antepartum OB anesthesia consults for high-risk cases which are sent to the OB anesthesia division by perinatal outreach/MFM. The clinical spectrum besides delivery includes antepartum non-obstetric surgery, ECV and cerclage placement.

Education

• Deliver didactic and hands-on instruction for residents, medical students, and student nurse anesthetists.

Research

• Participate in or initiate clinical research projects; scholarly activity is supported and encouraged.

Collaboration

• Work closely with obstetricians, OB residents, L&D nurses, and other perioperative team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Mentorship

• Provide guidance and support for trainees and junior faculty in professional and academic growth.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
• Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesiology (required)
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure
• Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, or foreign equivalent recognized by the ABAS

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary for Assistant Professor range $391,000-$411,000, with higher ranks discussed following interviews.

• Generous sign-on bonus up to $45,000,
• relocation up to $7,500
• overtime opportunities for additional compensation.

About Albany Medical Center & the Capital Region

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 Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.