Hospitalist Pediatrician

Albany Med Health System; North Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 205,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

CME allowance and dedicated CME time

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in New York's Capital Region seeks a full-time physician to join the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. The role focuses on inpatient pediatric care, newborn care, and collaborative teaching within a robust academic environment.

The candidate should be board-certified or eligible in Pediatrics, with additional emphasis on teaching medical students and residents. Strong communication and a multidisciplinary approach are essential for professional development and

Qualifications

• 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 and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and collaborate with students and residents.

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.

Skills

Inpatient pediatrics

Teaching skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

MD/DO in Pediatrics

Job description

The 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.

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.