PEDIATRIC PULMONARY MEDICINE
Job Description
The Pediatric Pulmonology Division, part of the Department of Pediatrics at our organization, is seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist to enhance our team. Applicants should be fellowship-trained and board certified or eligible in pediatric pulmonology.
About the Division:- Comprises 2 Pediatric Pulmonologists
- Includes 2 Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- Delivers both inpatient and outpatient consultative services
- Covers a 24-county area, which includes:
- Upstate New York
- Western Massachusetts
- Western Vermont
Our division operates multidisciplinary clinics focusing on neuromuscular conditions, aerodigestive issues, and hosts a monthly BPD Clinic for NICU graduates. We are proud to be home to the region's only accredited Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center, recognized nationally for our quality improvement efforts and acknowledged by the local chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for our involvement in community events.
Features of the CF Center:- Multidisciplinary CF care team, which 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 during each visit
- Offers financial support for families affected by CF
- Comprehensive Pulmonary Function Laboratory
- Office-based flexible laryngoscopy equipment
- Flexible bronchoscopy conducted under anesthesia
Our division collaborates closely with other specialists within the Department of Pediatrics to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital. We work alongside faculty in critical care, neonatology, hospital medicine, and various subspecialties. Additionally, our faculty and staff mentor medical students from the 3rd and 4th years at Albany Medical College, as well as advanced practice students from nearby institutions.
The competitive base salary for the assistant professor position ranges from $195,000 to $206,000, with opportunities for incentive bonuses. Compensation and rank will be aligned with the candidate's experience.
Our organization is the sole regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It encompasses 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 stands as the only academic medical center in New York's capital region and is one of the largest teaching hospitals in upstate New York.
About Albany, NY:Albany boasts a high quality of life, featuring affordable housing, excellent schools, and a rich cultural environment. Conveniently located near New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Albany offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the year in the Adirondack Mountains and surrounding lakes. This area is perfect for professionals and families seeking a harmonious blend of urban and suburban living.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and CV to:
Physician Recruitment
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
