Academic Nephrologist

Albany Med Health System; Columbiaville, New York (MI, NY); On-site; USD 285,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403(b))

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Albany Medical College seeks an Academic Nephrologist (Assistant or Associate Professor) to join our Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. The role covers inpatient consults, teaching, renal transplant collaboration, and outpatient dialysis with a strong emphasis on education and research.

The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on and relocation support, and comprehensive benefits within Albany Med Health System.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent with nephrology board certification or eligibility.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in nephrology subspecialty care.
• Strong commitment to medical education and mentorship.
• Interest or experience in clinical research is highly desirable.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New York State.
• Dedication to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consult and teaching services.
• Participation in renal transplant services.
• Outpatient hemodialysis patient care.
• Hypertension referral clinic.
• Comprehensive chronic kidney disease outpatient program.
• Robust academic environment with opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Opportunities to develop or participate in clinical and/or translational research.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model with APPs, nurses, and support staff.

Skills

Clinical nephrology expertise

Medical education & mentorship

Clinical research interest

Patient-centered care

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Medicine at Albany Medical College is seeking a full-time Academic Nephrologist (Assistant or Associate Professor) to join our Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. This position offers the opportunity to practice the full scope of nephrology in a collaborative, academically rich environment.

Albany Medical College, founded in 1839, is one of the oldest private medical schools in the country and serves as the only academic tertiary care center in New York's Capital Region.

Position details:

• Provide inpatient consult and teaching services
• Participation in renal transplant services
• Outpatient hemodialysis patient care
• Hypertension referral clinic
• Comprehensive chronic kidney disease outpatient program
• Robust academic environment with opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• Opportunities to develop or participate in clinical and/or translational research
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model with APPs, nurses, and support staff

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• MD/DO or equivalent degree with board certification or eligibility in Nephrology
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in nephrology subspecialty care
• Strong commitment to medical education and mentorship
• Interest or experience in clinical research is highly desirable
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New York State
• Dedication to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse populations

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $285,000-$300,000 based on rank and experience. Additional incentive bonus opportunities available based on clinical and academic productivity.
• 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.

Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!

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.