Cardiothoracic, Cardiac Surgery Intensivist - Albany, NY

Job Description

St. Peters Health Partners is seeking a full-time Staff Intensivist to join our Cardiac Surgery Team at St. Peters Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to practice within a tertiary cardiovascular program supporting a high-performing cardiac surgery service.  The intensivist will provide comprehensive, high quality care to critically ill cardiac patients while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that emphasizes clinical excellence, innovation, and patient centered outcomes.

Position Highlights:

• Dedicated Cardiac ICU within a tertiary cardiovascular program
• 8-bed CVICU supporting an established team of 5 full time cardiac surgeons
• Inpatient focused role with no outpatient responsibilities
• Shift based schedule
• Collaborative, team based environment with strong clinical and APP support

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide direct management of critically ill cardiac patients in the CVICU
• Perform bedside critical care procedures, including:

• Central line placement
• Arterial line placement
• Pulmonary artery (PA) catheter placement
• Endotracheal intubation

• Manage patients with advanced cardiac support devices, including Impella and ECMO
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning discussions
• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesia, and nursing staff
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and best practices
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts

Team & Environment:

• Multidisciplinary care model including cardiac surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, and critical care teams
• Strong Advanced Practice Provider support model
• Highly skilled cardiac ICU trained nursing staff
• Emphasis on teamwork, communication, and continuous clinical improvement

Schedule & Call:

• Schedule Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
• Inpatient only role
• Call expectations incorporated into shift structure

Qualifications:

• Board certification or eligibility in one of the following:

• Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
• Cardiology with Critical Care training
• Anesthesia Critical Care
• CT Surgery-trained intensivist track

• Experience managing complex cardiac ICU patients, including mechanical circulatory support
• Strong clinical and collaborative skills
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values
• Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence based care
• Participates in protocol development, workflow optimization, and clinical initiatives
• Applies evidence based medicine and current research into clinical practice
• Utilizes clinical data to drive quality improvement and optimize patient outcomes
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulatory standards

Recruitment Package:

St. Peters Health Partners offers a comprehensive compensation package including:

• Base Salary Range: $425-475k
• Starting Bonus 25k
• Relocation Assistance up to 25k
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• Paid malpractice with post-employment tail coverage
• CME time and expense allowance
• Generous paid time off (not sure there will be time off with shift design)
• 403b Retirement savings program with employer match