Applications are invited for a full-time faculty in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center is a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, speech therapists and master’s level clinicians serving patients from our catchment area of 25 counties surrounding the Capital District of New York. Our team conducts diagnostic assessments and medical management of patients up to 21 years of age with the broad range of developmental concerns including Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, ADHD, learning disorders, behavioral health disorders including anxiety, as well as lead the program for neonatal follow up. We partner closely with the entire spectrum of pediatric practitioners, including psychiatry, pediatrics, neurology, and genetics in the care of children with complex medical needs. Recent practice innovations include a Medical Home for children with ASD, the development of a feeding team, and “fast track” developmental screening for children under age 5.
Candidates seeking opportunities to develop innovative programming within the scope of DB practice, to teach house staff and medical students and benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration are encouraged to apply. The Candidate will be eligible for a faculty appointment in Albany Medical College, rank will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Board eligibility or certification in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is required.
Albany Medical Center Hospital 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 state-of-the-art pediatric emergency department that opened in 2018. Albany Medical College is a private medical school, and a nondiscriminatory AA/EOE institution (minorities and women are encouraged to apply).
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 3 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 to the state University in Albany, the School of Public Health, Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany Law School, and multiple private colleges, and offers a wide variety of cultural events. 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 the family and enjoy activities related to all four seasons.
To learn more about the Capital Region, please visit https://albanymedcareers. com/the-region/
Contact Information
Physician Recruitment
Chief, Division of
Albany Med Health System
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics physicianrecruitment@amc.edu
