Albany Medical Center - Cardiac Anesthesia Faculty Opportunity

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Anesthesiologist

We are excited to announce an opening for a Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our expanding adult Cardiac Anesthesia Division within the Department of Anesthesiology. This recruitment is a response to the remarkable growth of our adult open-heart program and our active structural heart services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to a diverse range of patients undergoing cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Engage in high-volume practices, including CABG, valve surgeries (including multi-valve operations), and aortic surgeries, alongside a busy structural heart program (TAVR, TMVR, TEER, etc.).
• Participate in the education and mentorship of cardiac anesthesia fellows, anesthesiology residents, SRNAs, and medical students.
• Contribute to clinical and educational research with guidance from experienced mentors and institutional backing.
• Collaborate with esteemed cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and intensivists in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Enjoy flexible staffing arrangements and part-time opportunities.

About Our Cardiac Anesthesia Service

• We anticipate performing around 700 open cardiac surgical cases this year, a significant increase from 400 last year, along with over 1,200 structural heart cases .
• Utilize cutting-edge intraoperative echocardiography, with all faculty members being Advanced Perioperative TEE-certified.
• Operate in a dedicated cardiac operating room block supported by specialized cardiac anesthesia staff.
• Provide perioperative care within a cardiac anesthesia care team model that prioritizes quality and safety.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary for the Assistant Professor level ranging from $391,000 to $411,000 , with discussions for higher ranks following interviews.
• Compensation of approximately $25,000 for cardiac pager call, with additional pay for call-ins.
• Generous sign-on bonus of up to $45,000 , relocation assistance up to $7,500 , and opportunities for overtime compensation.

About Us

Our organization is a cornerstone of medicine, research, and medical education in the Capital Region of New York, serving as the largest private employer with over 10,000 employees . We offer a wide range of career opportunities in both patient care and administrative roles, valuing our staff and providing excellent employee benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health care coverage with no copay at our providers.
• A variety of services and programs aimed at supporting emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Located in the historic capital city, we provide a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care and house the region's largest hospital, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the sole children's hospital. Our downtown campus also offers opportunities at a medical college.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.