Director of Arrhythmia Services

Albany Medical College - Division of Cardiology

Albany Medical College is seeking a Director of Arrhythmia Services to lead an established electrophysiology program serving the NY Capital Region. This position offers an opportunity to build and expand a comprehensive electrophysiology program with a focus on innovation, clinical excellence, education, mentorship, and research initiatives. Academic appointment will be Associate Professor or Professor , based on qualifications and experience.

We‘re growing our team of 18 cardiologists and 5 advanced practice providers to meet increasing demand. Albany Medical College, founded in 1839, is one of the oldest private medical schools in the country and home to the Capital Region‘s only academic tertiary care hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and strategic direction for the Electrophysiology section with attention to program growth, quality, and patient outcomes.
• Develop an EP fellowship program in collaboration with division and institutional GME leadership.
• Develop new clinical pathways, services, and outreach strategies to expand procedural and referral volume.
• Collaborate with faculty across advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiovascular imaging.
• Support education and development of fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers.
• Collaborate with institutional research leadership to expand clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies in electrophysiology.
• Mentor junior faculty and trainees with an emphasis on scholarly productivity and career development.
• Advance academic, clinical, and teaching missions of the Division of Cardiology.

Qualifications

• MD/DO (or equivalent) with board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and/or Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
• Fellowship training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
• Experience working in an academic medical center with evidence of leadership, program development, and research involvement.
• Record of teaching, mentorship, and scholarly achievement aligned with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across specialties.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New York.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $470,000-$500,000 depending on academic rank with additional incentive pay after completing first year of employment
• Robust sign-on/retention bonus to welcome you to the team
• Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York‘s Capital Region and is the area‘s largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state‘s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region‘s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children‘s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

, along with , , , and the , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

For questions regarding this position, reach out to Division Chief Dr. Mushabbar Syed at .

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment

Albany Medical College 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.