Location & Practice Overview

Base Location Albany, NY
Department Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Practice Type Academic Hospitalist
Primary Facility Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital
Care Setting Inpatient pediatric and newborn services within the region's only children's hospital

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care, including admissions, daily rounds, and discharges
  • Deliver newborn nursery care within the children's hospital
  • Manage pediatric sedation services for procedures and diagnostics
  • Coordinate complex care for medically fragile children
  • Participate in teaching rounds and supervise medical students and residents from Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, and Family Medicine programs

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and meet New York State licensure and board requirements for pediatric practice. Experience focused on inpatient care is preferred.

Education
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
Board Certification
Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics
License
New York medical license (eligible upon hire)
Preferred Experience
Strong foundation in inpatient pediatric medicine
Additional
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Hospital Medicine encouraged but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is set for Assistant Professor rank. A robust sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are included. Additional benefits support clinical and academic work.

  • Base salary range $205,000–$215,000 annually
  • Robust sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage and annual CME allowance with dedicated time

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time
Clinical Schedule Inpatient hospitalist shifts with dedicated teaching time
Additional Coverage Opportunities for procedural sedation coverage
Work Setting Onsite at the children's hospital with multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Care is delivered at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital, the region's only children's hospital and a referral center serving a multi-county area. The role covers general pediatric inpatients, newborns, and children with complex chronic conditions, with access to Level IV NICU and PICU specialists.

Primary Patients Pediatric inpatients and newborns
Complexity General medical admissions and medically complex or fragile children
Referral Scope Regional referral center covering 23 counties
Supporting Services Integration with Level IV NICU, PICU, and pediatric emergency services

About Albany Med Health System

Albany Med Health System is the largest not-for-profit and only academic health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It includes Albany Medical Center, a 766-bed academic medical center, Albany Medical College (founded 1839), the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. The children's hospital is a hospital-within-a-hospital with approximately 130 beds devoted to infants, children, and adolescents and serves as the referral center for seriously ill and injured children across a multi-county region.

System Type Not-for-profit academic health system
Flagship Hospital Albany Medical Center (766 beds)
Children's Hospital Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital (region's only)
Medical Education Albany Medical College faculty appointment available

Frequently Asked Questions

Is board certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine required?
No. Board certification or eligibility in general Pediatrics is required. Certification or eligibility in Pediatric Hospital Medicine is encouraged but not mandatory.
What teaching responsibilities are included?
Faculty participate in teaching rounds and supervise residents and medical students from Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, and Family Medicine programs. A faculty appointment at Albany Medical College is part of the position.
Are research or quality improvement opportunities available?
Yes. Faculty are encouraged to participate in quality improvement initiatives. Sponsored translational research opportunities exist within the department for interested candidates.
How flexible is the start date?
Start dates are flexible. The employer works with candidates to accommodate credentialing and relocation timelines.

Hospitalist Pediatrician in Albany, NY

This academic pediatric hospitalist role centers on inpatient care and newborn services at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital, the sole children's hospital in the region. The position combines direct management of general and complex pediatric admissions with procedural sedation and multidisciplinary coordination. Teaching forms an integral component through daily interaction with residents and students from multiple programs under an Albany Medical College faculty appointment. The clinical environment supports access to Level IV NICU and PICU resources while serving a broad referral population. Candidates seeking a full-time inpatient focus with structured educational responsibilities in a mid-sized academic health system will find a clear pathway for clinical practice and professional development in upstate New York.

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