Albany Medical College - Adult Cardiac Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

Position Available: Adult Cardiac Surgeon

Our organization is on the lookout for a board-certified or board-eligible Adult Cardiac Surgeon to enhance our expanding academic cardiac surgery program. This role presents a unique 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 selected individual will actively contribute to the advancement of the Cardiac Surgery program while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused care. This role includes an academic appointment at our institution, with rank based on experience, and offers significant opportunities for involvement in 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 with 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
• 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, 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 and Compensation:

We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• A base salary range of $458,000 - $635,000, depending on academic rank, with additional incentive pay after the first year of employment
• A 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 medical education
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Our organization serves as a cornerstone for medicine, research, and medical education in the Capital Region of New York and is 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, valuing all staff members and offering outstanding employee benefits.

Located in the historic capital city, our facility provides 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 offers 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 candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities, to apply.