PEDIATRIC PULMONARY MEDICINE

Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System in Albany, NY, invites a fellowship‑trained pediatric pulmonologist to join the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology within the Department of Pediatrics. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in pediatric pulmonology and ready to provide inpatient and outpatient consultative care.

The CF Center offers multidisciplinary care and is supported by a robust team and foundation; the department collaborates across neonatology, critical care, and other subspecialties at

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in pediatric pulmonology.
• Board certification or eligibility in pediatric pulmonology.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultative care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary CF Center team.
• Serve a 24-county region in Upstate NY, Western MA and Western VT.

Skills

Board certification / eligibility in-p

Education

Fellowship trained in pediatric pulmonology

Job description

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, under the Department of Pediatrics at Albany College, within the Albany Med Health System, is actively recruiting a Pediatric Pulmonologist to join the division. Candidates must be fellowship trained and board certified/eligible in pediatric pulmonology.

About the Division:

• 2 Pediatric Pulmonologists
• 2 Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Provides inpatient and outpatient consultative care
• Serves a 24-county region, including:
• Upstate New York
• Western Massachusetts
• Western Vermont

The division has multidisciplinary clinics in neuromuscular, aerodigestive and a monthly BPD Clinic for NICU graduates. We also have the region's only accredited Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center which has been recognized nationally for our quality improvement initiatives and my the local chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for our participation in local CFF sponsored events.

The CF Center offers:

• Multidisciplinary CF care team includes:
  • Pharmacists
  • Dietitian
  • Child-life specialist
  • Mental health coordinator
  • Case manager
  • Respiratory therapist
  • Nurse coordinator
  • NPs and physicians
• Supported by the Donna Crandall Foundation:
  • Provides groceries at each visit
  • Offers financial assistance for CF families in need

Clinical tools and facilities:

• Full Pulmonary Function Laboratory
• Office-based flexible laryngoscopy equipment
• Flexible bronchoscopy performed with anesthesia

  The division works closely with other members of the Department of Pediatrics to provide specialized and collaborative care for patients in the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Med. We collaborate with faculty in critical care, neonatology, hospital medicine, and all the other subspecialty practices. Faculty and staff also mentor medical students from the 3rd and 4th year classes at Albany Medical College, as well as advanced practice students from local colleges.

  Competitive base salary range for assistant professor $195,000-$206,000 plus incentive bonus opportunities. Rank and salary commensurate with experience.

  The 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!

  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.