Hospitalist Pediatrician

📍 Location & Practice Overview

• Base location: Albany, NY
• Department: Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Practice type: Academic Hospitalist
• Care setting: Inpatient at Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital
• Patient population: Pediatric inpatients and newborns

📋 Daily Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care including admissions, daily rounds, and discharges
• Deliver newborn nursery care within the children's hospital setting
• Manage pediatric sedation services for procedures and diagnostics
• Coordinate complex care for medically fragile children
• Actively participate in teaching rounds with medical students and residents
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, and Family Medicine

✅ Qualifications & Requirements

👩‍⚕️ Clinical Team & Collaboration

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine maintains a collaborative environment with a core group of dedicated hospitalists. You will work closely with pediatric subspecialists, PICU and NICU teams, and residents from multiple training programs. This setting supports strong interdisciplinary communication and shared decision-making for complex cases.

• Robust teaching faculty across Pediatrics and related residencies
• Direct access to Level IV NICU and PICU specialists
• 24/7 pediatric emergency services integration
• Focus on quality improvement and academic collaboration

🏥 Patient Population & Clinical Case Mix

You will care for a diverse pediatric inpatient population at the region's only children's hospital, including general medical admissions, newborns, and children with complex chronic conditions. The role includes management of sedation needs and coordination with the full spectrum of pediatric subspecialties.

• General pediatric inpatients and newborns
• Complex care coordination cases
• Regional referral center for 23 counties

⏱ Schedule & Practice Environment

• Full-time inpatient hospitalist schedule with dedicated teaching time
• Opportunities for procedural sedation coverage
• Integration with resident and student education
• Supportive academic environment with balanced workload

💰 Compensation & Benefits Package

• Base salary range $205,000–$215,000 for Assistant Professor rank
• Robust sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance provided
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Annual CME allowance with dedicated time

🎓 Professional Development & Academic Growth

Albany Medical College provides rich opportunities for involvement in medical education. The position includes active teaching of medical students and residents from Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, and Family Medicine programs. Faculty are encouraged to participate in quality improvement initiatives and have access to sponsored translational research opportunities within the department.

• Faculty appointment at Albany Medical College
• Protected time for teaching and academic pursuits
• CME support and conference participation

🌆 Living and Working in Albany, NY

Albany offers an appealing blend of urban amenities and access to nature in New York's Capital Region. The area features historic neighborhoods, excellent public schools, and a reasonable cost of living compared to larger metro areas. Providers enjoy proximity to outdoor recreation in the Adirondacks and Berkshires while benefiting from the cultural and educational resources of the state capital.

• Historic capital city with vibrant downtown
• Strong education and healthcare infrastructure
• Easy access to major highways and rail
• Family-friendly communities throughout the region

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

📈 Long-Term Career Pathways

This hospitalist role serves as an excellent foundation for academic and clinical advancement within a growing health system. Faculty can pursue leadership in medical education, quality improvement, or divisional initiatives while maintaining a primary focus on inpatient pediatric care.

🔗 Hospitalist Pediatrician – Albany, NY

This full-time Hospitalist Pediatrician position with Albany Med Health System offers the opportunity to deliver inpatient pediatric and newborn care at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital. You will join a collaborative team focused on high-quality patient management, pediatric sedation services, and complex care coordination while actively teaching medical students and residents. The role sits within a robust academic Department of Pediatrics serving a broad regional population across 23 counties in upstate New York. Candidates should be board certified or eligible in Pediatrics with strong interest in hospital medicine. The position combines clinical responsibilities with meaningful contributions to resident and student education in a supportive environment that values professional growth and work-life balance. If you are looking for a hospitalist role that balances inpatient medicine with teaching in a mid-sized academic center, this opportunity in Albany provides a stable platform for long-term career satisfaction.

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