Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery & Chief of Surgery in the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital
Albany Med Health System
Albany Medical College is seeking a highly accomplished Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery to lead our dynamic team. This is an associate or professor-level faculty position offering the opportunity to shape the future of pediatric surgical care across our health system and region. Our program is an ACS verified Level 1 pediatric surgery trauma center and the only such program in the region.
As Chief, you will oversee a division comprised of pediatric surgeons and an advanced practice provider , with dedicated focus on comprehensive surgical and trauma care for infants, children, and adolescents. You will guide daily operations, support faculty and administrators, and drive growth in clinical, academic, and research programs.
Highlights of the Position
- Leadership role shaping the vision and strategy for pediatric surgery at the region's only academic medical center.
- Comprehensive pediatric surgical services including neonatal surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and trauma care.
- Future-focused innovation with plans to expand robotic surgery, ECMO and advanced minimally invasive programs.
- Integration of care - collaborate seamlessly with pediatric subspecialties and the region's only children's hospital.
- Regional growth - expand access to advanced pediatric surgical care throughout northeastern New York to include complex cancer care and elective surgery.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership as Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery .
- Serve as the Chief of Surgery in the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital
- Serve as the Trauma Medical Director for the Level 1 Trauma Program
- Oversee daily operations including faculty and administrative staff, budget management, and quality programs.
- Foster collaboration across pediatric subspecialties within the Albany Med Health System.
- Support academic growth through teaching, mentoring, and research with medical students, residents, fellows, APPs, and faculty at Albany Medical College.
- Advance clinical programs, ensuring exceptional quality and outcomes for pediatric patients.
- Lead regional efforts to grow pediatric surgical services across the health system.
- Expand research activity and represent the division through publications and presentations at regional and national societies.
- Drive innovation in surgical techniques with emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
- Continue to optimize a robust quality program in concert with department and health standards.
- Collaborate with the department chair on faculty development, recruitment, and retention.
Qualifications
- MD/DO or equivalent with board certification in Pediatric Surgery .
- Master's in business administration or healthcare administration or certification in a leadership program is highly desired.
- Academic credentials suitable for appointment at the associate or professor level at Albany Medical College.
- Demonstrated success in clinical leadership, operations, program development, and faculty management.
- Commitment to advancing innovation in pediatric surgery, including minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
- Clinical research experience is highly desired.
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive base salary ($681K to 724K) commensurate with experience and academic rank, with additional incentive bonus opportunity.
- 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.
This position is not eligible for a J1 waiver, but candidates on an H1B or O1 visa may apply.
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.
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 and only academic 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 Med Health System includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and Visiting Nurses, serving more than three million people across 25 counties.
Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:
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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.
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