Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician - Academic Faculty Position

Albany Medical Center | Albany Med Health System The Department of Pediatrics at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join the faculty of The Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, the only children’s hospital in northeastern New York and home to Albany Medical College. About the Role We are recruiting a board‑certified or board‑eligible Pediatric Infectious Disease physician to join our established academic division. Qualified candidates must have successfully completed an accredited Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program and will be eligible for appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease 3 Pediatric Infectious Disease faculty members Established inpatient consultation service Outpatient Infectious Disease and HIV/PrEP clinical services Shared inpatient consultation coverage and home call responsibilities Strong collaboration with pediatric subspecialists across the Children’s Hospital Faculty appointment through Albany Medical College Clinical & Academic Environment Albany Med offers a robust and growing Pediatric Infectious Disease program with opportunities to participate in and expand several established initiatives, including: Fully funded HIV Center for Young Adults (CYA) program supported by the New York State Department of Health Collaboration with Albany Med's state‑ and federally‑funded adult HIV treatment and prevention programs Established Children’s Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program with opportunities for expansion, particularly in outpatient stewardship initiatives Participation in hospital‑wide infection prevention efforts Opportunities for advocacy activities and advocacy education Rich academic environment with involvement in medical student and resident education Mentorship opportunities for trainees participating in clinical research projects Responsibilities Provide inpatient pediatric infectious disease consultation services Deliver outpatient Infectious Disease and HIV/PrEP clinical care Participate in shared night and weekend home call coverage Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and other learners Mentor trainees in clinical research and scholarly activities Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, advocacy, and program development initiatives Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the Children’s Hospital Qualifications MD or DO or equivalent degree Completion of an accredited Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Eligible for New York State medical license Commitment to clinical excellence, education, and academic medicine Interest in research, program development, advocacy, or stewardship initiatives preferred We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: Competitive base salary range Assistant Professor $175,000–$185,000. Additional rank to be determined based on experience. Robust sign‑on bonus to welcome you to the team Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless 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 Employee wellness programs and mental health support Contact Information Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to: Physician Recruitment View email address on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr PIDS Advocacy Committee - As