Cardiac Surgery Intensivist - Albany, NY

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