Division Chief, Pediatric Pulmonology

Role description

The Department of Pediatrics at

Albany Medical College

is seeking an accomplished

Pediatric Pulmonologist

to serve as

Division Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology . This is an opportunity to lead a collaborative and growing division within the region's premier academic health system. Candidates must be fellowship-trained and board-certified in pediatric pulmonology, with demonstrated leadership experience in clinical care, education and research.
About the Division and facility:
2 Pediatric Pulmonologists
3 Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
Provides inpatient and outpatient consultative care across a 25-county region, including Upstate New York, Western Massachusetts, and Western Vermont
Multidisciplinary clinics in neuromuscular disease, aerodigestive disorders, and a monthly BPD Clinic for NICU graduates
Home to the region's only

accredited Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center , nationally recognized for quality improvement and community engagement
Full Pulmonary Function Laboratory
Office-based flexible laryngoscopy
Flexible bronchoscopy performed with anesthesia
The CF Center offers:
A full multidisciplinary care team including pharmacists, dietitians, child-life specialists, mental health coordinators, case managers, respiratory therapists, nurse coordinators, NPs, and physicians
Strong community and philanthropic support from the

Donna Crandall Foundation , which provides groceries and financial assistance for CF families
About the Role:
The Division Chief will:
Provide leadership for all clinical, academic, and administrative functions within the division
Oversee quality, safety, and growth initiatives in pediatric pulmonology and the CF Center
Mentor faculty, fellows, and learners across Albany Medical College's training programs
Foster multidisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in critical care, neonatology, hospital medicine, and other pediatric subspecialties
Contribute to the department's educational and research missions
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 25 counties in upstate NY and serves children's and families in southwest VT and Western MA. We have a 60 bed NICU, 19 bed PICU, 18 room Pediatric ED, and over 140 physicians and providers sharing the care of our patients. Faculty and staff can work on diverse, interdisciplinary teams and teach learners at all levels.
What We Offer
Our faculty enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
Competitive base salary range for full professor $285,000-$295,000 with additional incentive bonus opportunity.
Robust sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Retirement benefits including

Albany Med's pension plan

and a 403(b)
Annual CME allowance

and dedicated CME days
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Access to employee wellness programs and mental health support
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
physicianrecruitment@amc.edu
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.