Palliative Medicine Physician

Albany Med Health System; Newtonville (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No on-call

No weekend coverage

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

Albany Medical College is recruiting a full-time Palliative Medicine physician for a hospital-based adult consult service. This role emphasizes work-life balance with no call and no weekend coverage, and recent fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply.

The palliative team includes NPs, a physician, chaplain, and psychology support, with opportunities to teach residents and medical students, supervise didactics, and collaborate closely with the geriatrics team.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in palliative medicine preferred.
• Experience in hospital-based palliative consults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospital-based adult palliative care consults.
• Collaborate with geriatrics team and teach residents and medical students.

Education

Fellowship in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Albany Medical College is recruiting a full-time Palliative Medicine physician for a hospital-based adult consult service. Enjoy a work-life balance with no call and no weekend coverage! Recent fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply.

Current palliative team includes two NPs and one physician along with chaplain and psychology support. This is a busy consult service with additional opportunities to teach and supervise residents and medical students, be involved with didactics and collaborate closely with the Geriatrics team.

Competitive salary range: $225,000-$250,000. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

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 !

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.