Description
Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician – Academic Faculty Position
Albany Medical Center | Albany Med Health System
The Department of Pediatrics at Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join the faculty of The Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, the only children's hospital in northeastern New York and home to Albany Medical College.
About the Role
We are recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Infectious Disease physician to join our established academic division. Qualified candidates must have successfully completed an accredited Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program and will be eligible for appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease
- 3 Pediatric Infectious Disease faculty members
- Established inpatient consultation service
- Outpatient Infectious Disease and HIV/PrEP clinical services
- Shared inpatient consultation coverage and home call responsibilities
- Strong collaboration with pediatric subspecialists across the Children's Hospital
- Faculty appointment through Albany Medical College
Clinical & Academic Environment
Albany Med offers a robust and growing Pediatric Infectious Disease program with opportunities to participate in and expand several established initiatives, including:
- Fully funded HIV Center for Young Adults (CYA) program supported by the New York State Department of Health
- Collaboration with Albany Med's state- and federally-funded adult HIV treatment and prevention programs
- Established Children's Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program with opportunities for expansion, particularly in outpatient stewardship initiatives
- Participation in hospital-wide infection prevention efforts
- Opportunities for advocacy activities and advocacy education
- Rich academic environment with involvement in medical student and resident education
- Mentorship opportunities for trainees participating in clinical research projects
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient pediatric infectious disease consultation services
- Deliver outpatient Infectious Disease and HIV/PrEP clinical care
- Participate in shared night and weekend home call coverage
- Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and other learners
- Mentor trainees in clinical research and scholarly activities
- Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, advocacy, and program development initiatives
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the Children's Hospital
Qualifications
- MD or DO or equivalent degree
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Eligible for New York State medical license
- Commitment to clinical excellence, education, and academic medicine
- Interest in research, program development, advocacy, or stewardship initiatives preferred
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive base salary range Assistant Professor $175,000-$185,000. Additional rank to be determined based on experience.
- Robust sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team
- Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
- Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
- Employee wellness programs and mental health support
The Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital is a children’s hospital within a larger academic health system. It is the only Children’s Hospital for 80 counties in upstate NY and serves children’s and families in southwest VT and Western MA. Faculty and staff can work on diverse, interdisciplinary teams and teach learners at all levels.
Albany Medical Center 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.
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 outstanding employee benefits including:
- Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
- A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
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.
Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.
Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:
Physician Recruitment
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.
