DIRECTOR OF CARDIAC ANESTHESIOLOGY

Job Description

Job Description

Department of Anesthesiology
Location: Albany, New York

Our organization is in search of a highly skilled, board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist to take on the role of Division Director of Cardiac Anesthesiology . This position involves providing both strategic and operational guidance for our expanding cardiac anesthesia program, collaborating closely with departments such as Cardiothoracic Surgery, Structural Heart, Interventional Cardiology, Perfusion Services, and Hospital Administration.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking physician leader with a proven history of clinical excellence, faculty development, education, quality enhancement, and academic contributions. The Division Director will be tasked with advancing the clinical, educational, and research objectives of the Division while ensuring outstanding perioperative care for patients undergoing intricate cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

This leadership position presents a unique chance to influence the future of cardiac anesthesiology within a nationally recognized academic medical institution and to mentor the upcoming generation of anesthesiologists, fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers.

Clinical Leadership:

• Oversee cardiac anesthesia services throughout the organization.
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving patient safety, quality, efficiency, and outcomes in cardiac perioperative care.
• Work in partnership with Cardiothoracic Surgery, Structural Heart, Heart Failure, and Interventional Cardiology leaders to enhance patient care pathways and program development.
• Support the expansion of services related to valve repair and replacement, mechanical circulatory support, transcatheter interventions, aortic surgery, heart failure therapies, and other advanced cardiovascular procedures.
• Maintain clinical excellence by actively participating in cardiac anesthesia practices.

Operational Management:

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of the Cardiac Anesthesiology Division.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and coverage for cardiac operating rooms and procedural areas.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, and capital equipment procurement.
• Establish standardized protocols and evidence-based practices to enhance perioperative outcomes.
• Track divisional performance metrics and quality indicators.

Education and Mentorship:

• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for faculty, fellows, residents, and students.
• Support educational initiatives within the medical college and the Department of Anesthesiology.
• Encourage excellence in perioperative echocardiography education and cardiac anesthesia training.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

Research and Academic Development:

• Promote scholarship and innovation within the Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology.
• Collaborate with researchers across the medical center and medical college on clinical, translational, and outcomes-based studies.
• Encourage participation in multicenter studies, quality registries, and clinical trials.
• Support faculty development in academic productivity, publications, presentations, and grant acquisition.

Faculty Recruitment and Engagement:

• Lead efforts in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining cardiac anesthesiology faculty.
• Encourage a culture of collaboration, accountability, wellness, and inclusion.
• Support faculty career advancement through mentorship and leadership development.

Quality and Safety:

• Collaborate with institutional quality and patient safety teams to implement best practices in perioperative care.
• Maintain and enhance evidence-based ERAS and perioperative optimization protocols for cardiac surgical patients.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to national standards and accreditation requirements.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

• Champion the department's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Create an environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes equitable opportunities for all faculty, trainees, staff, and patients.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent international degree.
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology.
• Completion of a fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
• Certification in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography.
• Eligibility for unrestricted licensure in New York State.
• Proven leadership experience in an academic or large clinical practice environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of academic success, including teaching, research, and scholarly activities.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Background in quality improvement, program development, and operational management.
• Eligibility for appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level.

NEWLY APPROVED PAY PLAN!

• Competitive base salary range: $525,000 - $625,000.
• Flexible staffing pattern within a 40-hour work week.
• Options for both call and no-call tracks.
• Numerous opportunities for additional call and overtime compensation.
• Annual bonus of 5% of base salary.
• Generous sign-on bonus up to $45,000 and relocation assistance up to $10,000.

About Our Organization & the Capital Region:
Our organization serves as a cornerstone for medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region, employing over 10,000 individuals.

We provide excellent career opportunities across various roles in patient care and administration. We value our staff and offer outstanding 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, our organization 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 sole children's hospital. The downtown campus also provides opportunities at the medical college.

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