Hospital Medicine - Chair

St. Peter’s Health Partners is the largest and most comprehensive non-profit healthcare system in the Capital Region, serving thousands of patients across Albany, Rensselaer, and surrounding counties. As a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, SPHP is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all.  With a robust network of hospitals, outpatient facilities, long-term care centers, and physician practices, SPHP is a leader in clinical excellence, innovation, and community health. Our mission is rooted in the values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence delivering care that honors the dignity of every person.

Position Overview:

The Chair of Hospital Medicine will oversee the clinical and administrative operations of the Hospitalist Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to hospitalized patients. This role is structured as 80% administrative and 20% clinical, with one clinical shift per week.

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership & Administration (80% FTE):

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of physicians and advanced practice providers.

• Ensure optimal staffing and 24/7 hospitalist coverage.
• Promote best practices, evidence-based medicine, and compliance with safety and quality initiatives.
• Drive performance improvement metrics including Length of Stay (LOS), observation time reduction, and preventable hospitalizations.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic initiatives to enhance patient safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct staff evaluations and foster professional development.
• Represent the Hospitalist Service on key committees including the Medical Executive Committee and Physician Safety and Quality Committee.
• Facilitate communication between inpatient and ambulatory teams through direct reporting to the Acute CMO and indirect reporting to the Medical Group CMO.

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of hospitalist staff.

Clinical Duties (20% FTE):

• Provide direct patient care for the Hospitalist Service (1 shift/week).

• Respond to Code Blue and emergency calls for hospitalist patients.
• Serve as a consultant to ED, Behavioral Health, Surgery, and other specialties.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical pathway development, and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with hospital bylaws, policies, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Coverage includes St. Peter’s Hospital and Samaritan Hospital.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of hospitalist experience, with prior leadership responsibilities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in managing teams, driving quality improvement, and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to SPHP’s mission and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, Day Shift
• FTE: 80% administrative, 20% clinical.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base guaranteed salary- $370,000
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 457(d) retirement plan
• Relocation allowance available
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid malpractice insurance

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE 

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes the following:

• Generous salary of $350,000
• 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.
• Starting bonus: $25,000
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Excellent benefits; including health/vision/dental insurances
• Paid malpractice, including post-SPHP employment tail coverage
• 5 days of CME time & $4,500 expense allowance
• 403B retirement savings program with employer matching program.
• Relocation assistance available

St. Peter’s Health Partners, the region’s largest private-sector employer, with more than 12,500 employees, has more than 125 locations across seven counties. The system has an annual budget of nearly $1.1 billion. St. Peter’s Health Partners was created on October 1, 2011 by the merger of Northeast Health, St. Peter’s Health Care Services, and Seton Health. The merger created the region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit network of high-quality and advanced medical care, primary care, rehabilitation, and senior services.

These state-of-the-art services and programs are provided through Albany Memorial and St. Peter’s Hospitals in Albany, NY; Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Troy, NY; Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady, NY; and The Eddy system of continuing care and The Community Hospice.

St. Peter's Hospital is the largest Catholic acute care community hospital in northeastern New York state. Located in Albany, New York, the hospital was founded in 1869 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy. A voluntary, not-for-profit community tertiary hospital, St. Peter’s provides 442 beds and has more than 900 staff physicians and nearly 6,000 employees.

The hospital offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services and diverse outreach programs in the areas of medicine, surgery, ambulatory care, women’s and children services, neonatal intensive care, rehabilitation, outpatient medical imaging, and care for the elderly.

The facilities at St. Peter’s Hospital are among the nation’s most advanced clinical
environments for care of patients with complex heart and vascular disease. St. Peter’s Hospital is the only hospital in New York state and the northeastern United States to earn designation from an independent ratings agency as a Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospital for 10 years. The hospital’s Hybrid Operating Room, a high-tech catheterization lab within a sterile operating environment, is only one of just a handful of such installations worldwide. The Cardiac & Vascular Center at St. Peter’s Hospital has also been named a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care because of its consistent commitment to quality care, resulting in better overall outcomes for cardiac patients.

Samaritan Hospital - A community hospital with a 238-bed capacity, Samaritan offers a vast range of services, including critical care, ambulatory surgery, maternity, cancer care, women's health and behavioral health services.

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.

Troy, New York – is an urban treasure located in the Capital District. The City’s rich history and eclectic energy has attracted people from across the nation and around the world. It offers the convenience and accessibility of urban living with a friendly, small town feel. The City’s affordable properties draw new residents from all walks of life: urban pioneers who enjoy living and working in Troy's beautiful, historic buildings; college students who come for a world-class education and decide to stay, and business owners seeking a real sense of community.

Capital District, New York – includes the cities of Albany, Schenectady and Troy and the surrounding areas, including Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs.

The Capital Region has excellent year-round outdoor recreation available, including excellent golf, water-sports of all kinds, camping, hiking, and great downhill skiing and snowboarding. It offers a wealth of cultural offerings and activities, including several renowned museums and theaters, fine dining, and a year-round events calendar full with music and sporting events.

Excellent public and private schools are available, as are affordable homes and reasonable taxes. This region is a part of New York's Tech Valley and is abound with Higher education opportunities. The Capital District is a short drive to the scenic Adirondack, Berkshire, and Catskill Mountains.

Centrally located, Albany is less than three hours from New York City and Boston. Come find out why Forbes Magazine lists Albany as one of “America’s Most Innovative Cities”, and one of “America’s Best Places to Raise a Family” and why Brookings has described Albany as one of its “Strongest Performing Metro Areas” and Portfolio.com calls Albany one of its “Best Markets for Young Adults.”

To learn more about the Capital Region visit www.albany.org, www.albany.com, www.techvalley.com, www.renscochamber.com, www.visittroyny.com

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email Trinity Health Recruitment at docopps@trinity-health.org.