Albany Medical College - Adult Cardiac Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Adult Cardiac Surgeon

Our organization is in search of a board-certified or board-eligible Adult Cardiac Surgeon to enhance our expanding academic cardiac surgery program. This role presents a chance to join a well-established, collaborative team within a health system dedicated to clinical excellence, education, and program development.

The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive experience in adult cardiac surgery, covering areas such as:

• Coronary revascularization
• Valvular disease
• Aortic pathology
• Complex cardiac surgical care

The successful applicant will actively contribute to the advancement of the Cardiac Surgery program while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This position includes an academic appointment at our institution, with rank based on experience, and offers significant opportunities for teaching, quality initiatives, and clinical collaboration.

Practice Highlights:

• Established and growing cardiac surgery referral network
• Strong support from cardiology and cardiac anesthesia teams
• Diverse range of elective and urgent cardiac surgery cases
• Comprehensive adult cardiac surgery services, including:
• Coronary artery bypass grafting
• Valve repair and replacement
• Aortic surgery
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs)
• Opportunities for involvement in program development, quality improvement, and clinical research
• State-of-the-art operating rooms and advanced perioperative technology
• Modern surgical suite with a system-wide electronic medical record (EMR)
• Teaching opportunities available for residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers

Qualifications:

• MD/DO or equivalent degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience following fellowship training
• Clinically focused with research experience and teaching capabilities suitable for an academic appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor
• Leadership qualities are highly regarded
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Proven experience in adult cardiac surgical procedures
• Ability to provide a current operative case log
• Capacity to teach, mentor, and collaborate with medical students, residents, surgery fellows, and other healthcare professionals
• Eligibility for academic appointment and medical licensure in New York State

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary range of $458,000 - $635,000 based on academic rank, with additional incentive pay after the first year
• Generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Retirement plan options, including a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated time for continuing education
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Our organization is a cornerstone of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region, serving as the largest private employer in the area with over 10,000 employees. We provide excellent career opportunities across various roles in both patient care and administration. We value our staff and offer outstanding employee benefits, including:

• Excellent healthcare coverage with no copay at our providers
• A wide range of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being

Located in the historic capital city, our facility offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also provides opportunities at our affiliated medical college.

We are part of a larger health system that includes several hospitals and healthcare providers, serving over three million individuals across 25 counties.

We encourage interested candidates to submit a cover letter and CV for consideration.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.