Location & Practice Overview

This academic faculty position is located within the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at The Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. The medical center campus is situated at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.

Facility Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center
Campus Address 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
Division Pediatric Endocrinology
Practice Model Academic medical center with children’s hospital focus
Care Environment Hospital-based, primarily inpatient

Responsibilities

  • Provide inpatient pediatric endocrinology care and newborn endocrine evaluation and management.
  • Manage pediatric sedation and coordinate complex care for hospitalized patients.
  • Participate in active teaching of medical students and residents in Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, and Family Medicine.
  • Mentor trainees and collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Clinical duties center on hospital-based care, while academic responsibilities focus on education and mentoring within the Department of Pediatrics.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Experience and Credentials

Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
Board Status
Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology
Training
Pediatric endocrinology fellowship training should be verified against the employer’s complete credentialing requirements
Professional Skills
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams and contribute to medical student and resident education
Experience Requirement
No minimum number of years of professional experience is specified in the available job posting

Compensation & Benefits

The published base salary range for Assistant Professor is $180,000–$188,000 annually. Higher academic rank is considered according to qualifications and experience. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are offered; exact amounts are not specified in the available posting.

  • Base salary $180,000–$188,000 for Assistant Professor
  • Sign-on bonus (amount not specified)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Albany Med retirement plan plus 403(b), annual CME allowance with dedicated CME time, occurrence-based malpractice coverage, generous paid time off and holidays, and employee wellness programs

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time
Work Format On-site at the medical center
Primary Setting Hospital-based inpatient and academic environment

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The physician cares for hospitalized newborns, infants, children, and adolescents who require specialized endocrine evaluation and management in a regional children’s hospital environment.

Age Groups Newborns, infants, children, and adolescents
Care Setting Inpatient hospital environment
Patient Needs Patients requiring specialized endocrine support, including complex and high-acuity cases

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical activity centers on hospital-based pediatric endocrinology with particular attention to newborn endocrine care. The division functions as a referral center for New York State newborn screening related to congenital hypothyroidism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Primary Focus Inpatient pediatric endocrinology and newborn endocrine care
Newborn Screening Role Referral center for New York State Congenital Hypothyroidism and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia screening
Supporting Services Complex care coordination within the children’s hospital

Role Highlights

The position is structured as the fourth full-time physician within an established academic division and combines hospital-based clinical work with formal teaching responsibilities.

  • Joining as the fourth full-time physician in a collaborative division that already includes nurse practitioners, RN diabetes educators, a registered dietitian, and an endocrine RN
  • Integrated academic faculty role with active teaching of medical students and residents across multiple training programs
  • Hospital-based practice supporting the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and sole Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About Albany Medical Center / Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and the area’s largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Med Health System serves more than three million people across 25 counties. The Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital is the region’s only children’s hospital and houses the sole Level IV NICU and only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the area, along with the only facility offering 24/7 pediatric emergency services.

Organization Albany Medical Center / Albany Med Health System
Children’s Hospital Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital — region’s only children’s hospital
Critical Care Resources 60 Level IV NICU beds and 19 PICU beds
Service Footprint More than three million people across 25 counties
Academic Affiliation Home to Albany Medical College and multiple residency programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this primarily an inpatient or outpatient position?
The available posting emphasizes inpatient pediatric care, newborn care, pediatric sedation, and complex care management within the children’s hospital.
What teaching responsibilities are included?
The physician participates in active teaching of medical students and residents from Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, and Family Medicine programs and mentors trainees.
How is academic rank and salary determined?
The published range of $180,000–$188,000 applies to Assistant Professor. Higher academic rank is considered according to qualifications and experience and should be discussed separately with the employer.
What is the current composition of the division?
The division currently includes three physicians, two nurse practitioners, RN diabetes educators, a registered dietitian, and an endocrine RN.
Does the division have a special role in newborn screening?
Yes. It serves as a referral center for the New York State Congenital Hypothyroidism and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia newborn screening program.

Pediatric Endocrinologist – Academic Faculty in Albany, NY

This academic faculty position combines hospital-based pediatric endocrinology with participation in medical education at Albany Medical Center. The successful physician will join an established division that currently includes three physicians and dedicated advanced practice and diabetes education staff. The role is particularly relevant to clinicians who want regular involvement in inpatient consultations, newborn endocrine care, and trainee supervision rather than a position centered exclusively on outpatient appointments. The advertised Assistant Professor salary range is $180,000–$188,000 annually, with higher academic rank considered according to qualifications and experience.

Professional Environment for Pediatric Endocrinologists in Albany, NY

Candidates considering this position should evaluate how their clinical interests align with a hospital-based academic appointment. Experience discussing complex cases with other pediatric specialists, communicating management plans to families and clinical teams, and supporting learners can be useful preparation for the role. During recruitment discussions, physicians may wish to clarify the inpatient service schedule, call expectations, the balance between clinical duties and teaching, and opportunities for research or quality improvement, as these details are not fully specified in the available listing. The position is based at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.

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