Pediatric Gastroenterologist Opportunity in Albany, NY

Pediatric Gastroenterologist–Albany, New York

Applications are invited for a full-time faculty position in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology in the Department of Pediatrics of Albany Medical College and the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med Health System. We are seeking an outstanding pediatric gastroenterologist to join a comprehensive clinical program dedicated to the care of children and adolescents who have gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and/or nutritional disease. Board eligibility or certification in pediatric gastroenterology is required.

The division currently consists of 4 full-time physicians, a part-time physician, two pediatric nurse practitioners, 3 full-time nurses and a part-time dietitian. We have the support of outstanding adult gastroenterologists, diagnostic and interventional radiologists, pathologists, pediatric surgeons, behavioral therapists, social workers, and child life specialists. We perform the majority of our procedures in an outpatient endoscopy unit within Albany Medical Center and have anesthesia support for all our cases. We perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, esophageal pH (including BRAVO) and impedance studies, video capsule endoscopy, and anorectal and esophageal manometry studies. We are the major tertiary referral center for 25 counties, and provide comprehensive GI care for infants, children, and adolescents within our large catchment area. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a growing division, help countless numbers of patients, teach and mentor medical students and residents, and advance his or her career.

Albany Med Health System is a large academic Medical Center in Albany, New York, the state capital. It is a level I Trauma Center and the regional hub for all adult and pediatric specialties. The Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, which houses a 60 bed NICU, 19 bed PICU, and a pediatric emergency department that opened in 2018, is the site of inpatient care rendered by the division. Albany Medical College is a private medical school, and a nondiscriminatory AA/EOE institution (minorities and women are encouraged to apply). The successful candidate will enjoy many opportunities for teaching house staff and medical students and will be eligible for a faculty appointment at Albany Medical College (rank will be dependent on qualifications and experience).

Located at the heart of New York’s Capital Region, Albany is a culturally and environmentally diverse area that is home to nearly 1,000,000 residents. The three cities of the capital region – Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, and their suburbs offer a range of affordable, safe, and comfortable neighborhoods with quality schools and active community groups. Albany, the capital of New York State, is home of the State University of New York at Albany, the School of Public Health, Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany Law School, and multiple private colleges. It is within easy driving distance to New York City, Boston, and Montréal, as well as the Adirondack.

Mountains, Lake Placid, Saratoga, and Lake George. It is a wonderful place to raise children and enjoy all four seasons of the year. To learn more about the Capital Region, please visit - https://www.albany.org/ .

The Assistant Professor salary range is between $215,000 and $225,000.  Salaries for higher ranked faculty would be available upon discussion.

Interested candidates should email Cary Qualia, MD at qualiac@amc.edu

Albany Medical College is a private institution and a non-discriminatory AA/EOE (minorities and women are encouraged to apply).

The Albany Med Health System is the largest and only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It consists of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. Albany Medical Center is the region’s only academic medical center and one of upstate New York’s largest teaching hospitals. The Capital Region offers great opportunities for professionals and families.

Located at the heart of New York’s Capital Region, Albany is a culturally and environmentally diverse area that is home to nearly one million residents. The three cities of the Capital Region: Albany, Troy, and Schenectady, and their suburbs offer a range of affordable, safe, and comfortable neighborhoods with quality schools and active community groups. Albany is the capital of NY; home to the State University at Albany, the School of Public Health, and multiple private colleges; and offers a wide variety of cultural events. It is within driving distance to NYC, Boston, and Montreal and to the Adirondacks, Lake Placid, and Lake George.  It is a wonderful place to raise a family and enjoy activities related to all 4 seasons!