Pediatric Palliative Care / Pediatric Hospital MedicinePhysician

Albany Medical Center – Bernard

& Millie Duker Children’s Hospital

The

Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Sedation, and Palliative

Care at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital is

seeking a full-time combined Pediatric Palliative Care

and Hospital Medicine physician to join our expanding

team.

About the Role :

Our physicians work as part of a

collaborative, interdisciplinary team providing both inpatient and

outpatient palliative care services to the children and families of

our region. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled

clinician with a strong interest in medical education,

family-centered care and supporting medically complex patients.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide inpatient and

outpatient pediatric palliative care as part of a dedicated

interdisciplinary team.

Facilitate

goals-of-care conversations and provide end-of-life care.

Manage chronic symptoms and field outpatient

calls from families and nursing staff.

Participate in the care of medically complex patients on our

inpatient service or at a local long-term care / subacute rehab

facility.

Contribute to the education and

mentorship of Pediatric and Med-Peds residents.

Optional involvement in procedural sedation

and other Pediatric Hospital Medicine services, depending on

interest.

Opportunities for leadership and

program development within the division and department.

Qualifications :

Board Certified or Board

Eligible in Pediatrics.

Pediatric Palliative

Care certification preferred, but strong experience in palliative

care will be considered.

Eligible for a New

York State medical license.

Competitive salary range with incentive bonus opportunity

$175,000-$185,000, depending on academic rank.

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 80 counties in

upstate NY and serves children’s and families in southwest VT and

Western MA. Faculty and staff can work on diverse,

interdisciplinary teams and teach learners at all levels.

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Sedation, and

Palliative Care has grown exponentially over the years

and is well respected for their clinical care and leadership within

the institution.

The Albany Med

Health System is the 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

capital region of New York’s only academic medical center and one

of upstate New York’s largest teaching hospitals.

About Albany, NY :

Albany offers an excellent quality of

life with access to affordable housing, highly rated schools, and a

vibrant cultural scene. Located near New York City, Boston, and

Montreal, Albany also provides ample opportunities for year-round

outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and nearby lakes.

The area is ideal for professionals and families seeking a balanced

lifestyle with both urban and suburban living options. Learn more

about the Capital Region 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.