Emergency Medicine Physician

Cardiac Surgery Intensivist opening in NYLocated in AlbanyFull-Time & PermanentRequirements:

• BE/BC in one of the following:
Pulmonary/Critical Care MedicineCardiology with Critical Care trainingAnesthesia Critical CareCT Surgery-trained intensivist track
• Experience managing complex cardiac ICU patients, including mechanical circulatory support
Details:
• 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.
• Strong clinical and collaborative skills
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care
• 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
• 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 Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
• Inpatient only role
• Call expectations incorporated into shift structure
Duties:
• Provide direct management of critically ill cardiac patients in the CVICU
• Perform bedside critical care procedures, including:
Central line placementArterial line placementPulmonary artery (PA) catheter placementEndotracheal 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
Package:
• 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

Location:Albany, New York - located in the heart of New York's Capital District, is a medium sized area with an approximate population of 98,000, offering all the amenities of a larger urban area in a beautiful, scenic, and affordable setting. A stable economic setting, Albany has a strong and expanding presence in healthcare, higher education and enjoys the unique position as Capital of the Empire State.