Cardiac Surgery Intensivist - Albany, NY

St. Peter’s Health Partners is seeking a full-time Staff Intensivist to join our Cardiac Surgery Team at St. Peter’s 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. Peter’s 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics