Interventional Pulmonologist - Academic Bronchoscopy Expert

Albany Med Health System; Newtonville (NY); On-site; USD 299,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + incentives

Academic appointment

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Albany Medical Center division seeks an Interventional Pulmonologist to join its pulmonary and critical care faculty. The role focuses on advanced bronchoscopy, EBUS, robotic and navigational approaches, and education within an academic medical setting.

You will collaborate with thoracic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists while mentoring residents and fellows, contributing to research and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship trained and AABIP board certified or eligible
• Experience with procedures such as EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, airway stenting, and management of complex airway disease
• Interest in an academic medical center environment, including education, research, and/or quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with complex pulmonary and airway disorders.
• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including: Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS); Navigational bronchoscopy; Robotic bronchoscopy; Rigid bronchoscopy; Airway stenting; Tumor debulking and ablation; Management of central airway obstruction; Bronchoscopic evaluation of pulmonary nodules and masses.
• Evaluate and manage patients with complex pleural disease, including pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and malignant pleural disease.
• Perform advanced pleural procedures, such as thoracentesis, chest tube placement, indwelling pleural catheter placement, and medical thoracoscopy, as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers.

Skills

EBUS

Navigational bronchoscopy

Rigid bronchoscopy

Airway stenting

Tumor debulking

Complex airway management

Education

MD/DO degree

Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship

AABIP board certification or eligible

Job description

Albany Medical Center division seeks an Interventional Pulmonologist to join its pulmonary and critical care faculty. The role focuses on advanced bronchoscopy, EBUS, robotic and navigational approaches, and education within an academic medical setting.

You will collaborate with thoracic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists while mentoring residents and fellows, contributing to research and quality improvement initiatives.