Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician

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

Job summary

Albany Medical College is recruiting a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician to join the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital team. The role involves diagnostic assessments and medical management for patients up to age 21, in a multidisciplinary setting with psychiatry, pediatrics, neurology and genetics.

The successful candidate will teach house staff and medical students, develop innovative DB programming, and contribute to high-quality, diverse patient care within a regional

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 for patients up to 21 years.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, general pediatrics, neurology and genetics.
• Advance DB programming initiatives and participate in teaching activities.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centered care.

Skills

DBP board certification

Teaching residents & medical students

Patient-centered care

Innovative program development

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.