Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Albany Medical College - Department of Anesthesiology

About the Role

The Department of Anesthesiology at Albany Medical College is seeking fellowship-trained Pediatric Anesthesiologists at all ranks to join our team of six dedicated pediatric anesthesia faculty. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, academically focused environment within the Capital Region’s only academic medical center.

Pediatric anesthesiologists at Albany Medical College provide perioperative care for a wide range of surgical specialties, including:

• General pediatric surgery
• Orthopedics
• ENT
• Urology
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Select neonatal and complex congenital cases

Our practice includes both healthy children and medically complex patients, with opportunities to participate in anesthesia care for pediatric patients outside of the main operating room (e.g., MRI, interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization).

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care – Provide safe, high‑quality anesthesia care for infants, children, and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Education – Deliver didactic and hands‑on instruction for residents, medical students, and student nurse anesthetists.
• Research – Participate in or initiate clinical research projects; scholarly activity is supported and encouraged.
• Collaboration – Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other perioperative team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Mentorship – Provide guidance and support for trainees and junior faculty in professional and academic growth.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent)
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Anesthesiology residency
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology (required)
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, or foreign equivalent recognized by the ABA

Compensation

Competitive base salary range of $391,000‑$428,000 commensurate with rank. Compensation of approximately $25,000 for pediatric pager call plus additional pay if called in. Generous sign‑on bonus of $45,000 and relocation of $7,500. Multiple overtime opportunities are available for additional compensation.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.