Hospitalist Pediatrician

Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at The Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center

is seeking a full-time physician to join a well-established and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a pediatrician interested in inpatient care, teaching, and professional growth within a supportive academic environment

Clinical and academic responsibilities

• Inpatient pediatric care and newborn care
• Pediatric sedation and complex care management
• Active teaching of medical students and residents in Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics and Family Medicine

Position details and requirements

• MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Hospital Medicine encouraged but not required
• Strong communication skills, with a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and collaborate with medical students, medical residents and other healthcare providers.
• Opportunities for professional development and involvement in medical education

About the Department and facilities

• Robust academic Department of Pediatrics with multiple residency programs
• Diverse and highly respected division with a strong focus on patient care, education, and quality improvement
• Sponsored translational research and comprehensive clinical services
• Home to the region's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Sole Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) serving 23 counties
• Only facility in the region offering 24/7 pediatric emergency services

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $205,000-$215,000 for assistant professor; other faculty ranks to be discussed at time of interview.
• 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

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 and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.