Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician

Albany Med Health System; Town of Coeymans (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical College's Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics within the Albany Med Health System seeks a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician to join the team at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, teaching residents and students, and program development in a capital-region setting.

The position offers a competitive salary with academic rank consideration and opportunities to build innovative DB programs while

Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
• Interest in developing innovative programming within the scope of DB practice.
• Experience or interest in teaching house staff and medical students.
• Strong dedication to providing high-quality, patient centered care across diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic assessments and medical management of patients up to 21 years with developmental concerns.
• Partner with psychiatry, general pediatrics, neurology and genetics to coordinate care.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of residents and medical students.
• Develop and implement innovative DB programing and clinical pathways.
• Contribute to a medical home approach for children with ASD and related conditions.

Skills

Teaching

Patient-centered care

Innovation in DB practice

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Board certification or board eligibility in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Job description

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

at Albany Medical College, within the Albany Med Health System, is actively recruiting a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician to join the team.

The division at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center is a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, speech therapists and master's level clinicians serving patients from our catchment area of 25 counties surrounding the Capital District of New York.

Functions of our team include:

Diagnostic assessments and medical management of patients up to 21 years of age with the broad range of developmental concerns including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Developmental delays
• ADHD
• Learning disorders
• Behavioral health disorders including anxiety
• Neonatal follow up

Partnering with pediatric practitioners including psychiatry, general pediatrics, neurology and genetics.

Recent practice innovations include a Medical Home for children with ASD, the development of a feeding team and a \"fast track\" developmental screening for children under age 5.

Successful candidates should possess:

• Board certification or board eligibility in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
• Interest in developing innovative programming within the scope of DB practice
• Experience or interest in teaching house staff and medical students
• Strong dedication to providing high-quality, patient centered care across diverse populations

Competitive salary range for Assistant Professor commensurate with experience: $190,000-$198,000. Salary for higher academic rank to be addressed at time of interview.

Albany Med Health System is the only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It consists of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. Albany Medical Center is the capital region of New York's only academic medical center and one of upstate New York's largest teaching hospitals.

About Albany, NY:

Albany offers an excellent quality of life with access to affordable housing, highly rated schools, and a vibrant cultural scene. Located near New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Albany also provides ample opportunities for year-round outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and nearby lakes. The area is ideal for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle with both urban and suburban living options. Learn more about the Capital Region here!

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