Infectious Disease Physician Opportunity in Albany, NY

The Albany Medical College Division of HIV Medicine is seeking an Infectious Disease physician to join a dynamic team providing high-quality, evidence-based care with compassion, dignity and respect for patients in a hospital-based clinic. Clinical opportunities include comprehensive management and treatment of HIV, HIV prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and treatment of Hepatitis B and C. As a multi-disciplinary program, we offer gynecological services, mental health counseling, nutrition services, referrals to clinical trials and medical case management.

This is a full-time outpatient role with flexible administrative time and no weekend clinics required. You will provide rotating weekend and evening coverage by phone as assigned.

Position details:

• Board certified or eligible MD/DO in Infectious Disease with active New York State license and valid DEA.
• Provide comprehensive HIV prevention and care to patients including sexual care, treatment and counseling.
• AAHIVM certification or experience providing direct care to people with HIV preferred, but not required. Assistance for AAHIVM certification is available, if interested. Additional opportunities include participation in quality improvement initiatives, clinical trial research and teaching medical students, residents and visiting physicians.
• Opportunities for professional development, academic growth and progression of rank are strongly encouraged.
• Opportunity to provide inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease consultations available, if desired.
• Compliance with federal and state grant regulations related to the provision of healthcare, including participation in multidisciplinary case conferences.

To learn more about our department, visit our website https://www.albanymed.org/specialty/hiv-aids/.

Albany Medical Center offers competitive salaries $200K - $225K commensurate with the level of academic appointment. You will be provided with a rich benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, CME reimbursement, medical benefits, malpractice coverage, retirement plan and loan repayment eligibility.

Interested candidates can email cover letter and CV to: Alexandra Abrams-Downey, MD (abramsa2@amc.edu).

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!