Description

St. Peters Health Partners and Albany Associates in Cardiology are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Structural Heart Interventional Cardiologist to join our dynamic and growing team in Albany, NY.

As a leading provider of cardiology services in the Capital Region, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care through collaboration, innovation, and a patient-centered approach.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Structural Heart Interventional Cardiology position
• Join a team of 25+ experienced physicians and advanced practitioners
• Comprehensive services: Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Echocardiography, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery
• Shared call schedule: 1 in 4 weekends (coverage includes Samaritan and St. Peters campuses)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic evaluation and management of patients with complex structural heart disease, including valvular heart disease, congenital heart defects, and cardiomyopathies.
• Serve as a primary interventional operator or co-operator for structural heart procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip/TEER, Watchman, PFO/ASD closure, paravalvular leak closure, and other catheter-based interventions.
• Interpret advanced cardiac imaging studies relevant to structural interventions (e.g., TEE, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI) in collaboration with imaging specialists.
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-procedure care, including risk assessment, optimization, and long-term follow-up for structural heart patients.
• Participate in and help lead multidisciplinary Structural Heart Team meetings with interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, imaging, anesthesia, and nursing.

Program Development & Leadership

• Contribute to the growth and development of the Structural Heart Program, including protocol development, quality initiatives, and process improvement.
• Support accreditation, registry participation (e.g., STS/ACC TVT Registry), and outcome reporting for structural heart procedures.
• Collaborate with referring physicians and develop strong regional referral relationships to expand program reach.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and Structural Heart Interventional Cardiology
• Licensed (or eligible) to practice in New York State
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to excellence in patient care
• Team-oriented with ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

Recruitment Package

St. Peters Health Partners offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including:

• Base salary: $650,000- $675,000
• Starting bonus: $25,000
• Relocation assistance: Up to $25,000
• CME allowance & dedicated CME time
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement program with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice coverage, including post-employment tail coverage