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Posted 2 weeks ago
Hospitalist Pediatrician
Albany Med Health System
📍 Schenectady
seg_1_regularFull-time
Job description
<p><strong>The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at The Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center</strong> 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</p><p><strong>Clinical and academic responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Inpatient pediatric care and newborn care</li><li>Pediatric sedation and complex care management</li><li>Active teaching of medical students and residents in Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics and Family Medicine</li></ul><p><strong>Position details and requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics</li><li>Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Hospital Medicine encouraged but not required</li><li>Strong communication skills, with a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.</li><li>Ability to teach, mentor, and collaborate with medical students, medical residents and other healthcare providers.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and involvement in medical education</li></ul><p><strong>About the Department and facilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Robust academic Department of Pediatrics with multiple residency programs</li><li>Diverse and highly respected division with a strong focus on patient care, education, and quality improvement</li><li>Sponsored translational research and comprehensive clinical services</li><li>Home to the region's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)</li><li>Sole Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) serving 23 counties</li><li>Only facility in the region offering 24/7 pediatric emergency services</li></ul><p><strong>We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary range $205,000-$215,000 for assistant professor; other faculty ranks to be discussed at time of interview. </li><li>Robust sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team</li><li>Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless</li><li>Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)</li><li>Generous paid time off and holiday schedule</li><li>Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)</li><li>Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time</li><li>Occurrence-based malpractice coverage</li><li>Employee wellness programs and mental health support</li></ul><p><strong>Albany Medical Center</strong> 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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://www.albanymed.org/careers/albany-medical-center-careers/employee-benefits-and-advantages/">outstanding employee benefits</a> including:</p><ul><li>Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers</li><li>A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing</li></ul><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://www.albanymed.org/albany/">Albany Medical Center</a>, along with <a href="http://columbiamemorialhealth.org/">Columbia Memorial Health</a>, <a href="http://glensfallshospital.org/">Glens Falls Hospital</a>, <a href="http://saratogahospital.org/">Saratoga Hospital</a>, and the <a href="https://www.albanymed.org/visitingnurses/">Visiting Nurses</a>, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.</p><p><a href="https://gocapny.com/">Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!</a></p><p>Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:</p><p>Physician Recruitment</p><p><a href="mailto:physicianrecruitment@amc.edu">physicianrecruitment@amc.edu</a></p><p><strong>Albany Medical College</strong> is an <strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong> and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.</p>
Benefits
Bonus, Training