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Join the premier Capital Region heart surgery program in Albany, NY!

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is seeking to recruit an early-to-mid career board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our Cardiac Surgery program at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY. This hospital-employed opportunity offers the chance to join a team of 25+ employed Cardiologists and four full-time Cardiac Surgeons. There is a robust referral network from both employed and independent regional cardiology practices, with a large geographic catchment area that includes Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts. The clinic and surgical office are conveniently located on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus. The program also features strong Surgical PA support, with 24/7 coverage in a large, modern hospital facility.

St. Peter’s Hospital is a leader in the New York Capital Region for cardiac care. Our comprehensive cardiology services include Non-Invasive, Electrophysiology, Interventional, Structural, and Thoracic specialties.

The Cardiac Surgery program draws from a broad tri-state area, centered in the Capital District of New York. The team enjoys excellent outcomes based on STS ratings. Services range from minimally invasive surgery to more complex procedures requiring combinations of traditional and advanced techniques. Covering all aspects of cardiac care, except for transplantation, our surgical results have consistently surpassed both the state and national standards.

Located in Albany, NY, the Capital Region offers an exceptional quality of life with a balance of urban amenities and suburban comfort. The area features affordable housing options, highly regarded public and private school systems, and access to top colleges and universities. Residents enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, diverse dining, outdoor recreation in the nearby Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, and convenient access to New York City, Boston, and Montreal.

Opportunity Highlights:

Call rotation 1:5
Hospital-employed position
Program currently performs 600–700 open heart cases annually at St. Peter’s Hospital
Structural heart program includes 150–200 TAVR cases annually, in addition to MitraClip
Clinic and surgical office conveniently located on hospital campus
25+ employed Cardiologists
Strong in-house CT Surgical PA support covering the OR and ICU
Modern hospital facilities with three cardiothoracic operating rooms
Robust referral network from employed and independent regional cardiology practices

Qualifications:

Board Certification (ABTS) in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Minimum 4–5 years post-training experience
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery and/or robotic experience preferred but not required
NYS license or eligibility
Unable to sponsor H-1B or J-1 candidates

Recruitment Package:

Starting Salary: 950k-975K
The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
CME time & $4,500 annual expense allowance

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Paid malpractice, including tail coverage
Paid time away from the practice
403b Retirement savings program, with employer match
Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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