Chief of Palliative Medicine

Chief, Division of Palliative Medicine

Albany Medical College is seeking a thoughtful and collaborative physician leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Palliative Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a well-established palliative care program while advancing clinical care, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Albany Med Health System.

Albany Medical College is part of the Albany Med Health System, the only academic health sciences center in northeastern New York and home to the region’s largest hospital, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the area’s only children’s hospital. The system serves more than three million people across 25 counties.

About the Division

The Division of Palliative Medicine provides hospital-based consultative care focused on improving quality of life for patients with serious illness. The current interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, chaplaincy, and psychology support, working closely with specialty services throughout the hospital.

The program maintains strong collaborations with teams such as geriatrics and other medical subspecialties and plays an active role in teaching residents and medical students through clinical supervision and didactic education.

About the Role

As Chief of the Division of Palliative Medicine, you will oversee the clinical, academic, and educational mission of the division while guiding the continued growth of palliative care services across the institution.

Working closely with departmental and health system leadership, the Chief will help shape the strategic vision for palliative care and expand interdisciplinary collaboration to meet the needs of patients and families across the region.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Division of Palliative Medicine
• Oversee the clinical activities of a hospital-based adult consult service
• Expand and strengthen interdisciplinary palliative care services across the health system
• Foster collaboration with specialties including geriatrics, oncology, critical care, and other medical and surgical services
• Support and mentor faculty, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary team members
• Advance the division’s academic mission through medical student and resident education
• Participate in teaching, supervision, and didactic programs within undergraduate and graduate medical education
• Guide program development, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activity
• Partner with institutional leadership on operational and financial goals for the program

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or equivalent
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (or eligibility)
• Board certification in a primary specialty such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or related field
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Prior leadership, program development, or administrative experience preferred
• Eligible for academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level
• Eligible for medical licensure in New York State

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive starting base salary range $325,000-$360,000 depending on academic rank with additional incentive bonus opportunity
• Robust sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team
• Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• New faculty mentorship program in the Department of Medicine

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment

physicianrecruitment@amc.edu

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• 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

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

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 what the Capital Region has to offer here!