Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder & Elbow – Physician - Albany, NY

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is seeking a fellowship trained Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon to join our growing, hospital employed orthopedic group. This is an opportunity to build a high volume, shoulder- and elbow–focused practice supported by a strong referral base, dedicated OR resources, and an experienced surgical team.  Join a leading health system in New York’s Capital Region, an area known for its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to NYC, the Adirondacks, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

Position Details

• Full time Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
• Practice focus on:
• Shoulder & elbow reconstruction and arthroplasty
• Arthroscopy
• Rotator cuff repair
• Instability
• Sports- and degenerative elbow pathology
• Shoulder & elbow–only practice (no hand or wrist requirement)
• Surgeries performed at:
• St. Peter’s Hospital – Albany, NY
• Samaritan Hospital – Troy, NY
• Access to a high performing ambulatory surgery center
• No general orthopedics or trauma call 
• Dedicated weekly OR block time
• Strong support from experienced Orthopedic APPs (clinic and surgical assist)
• State of the art technology, including advanced arthroscopy platforms and high quality imaging
• Robust referral pipeline through an extensive primary care and specialty network
• Collaborative, physician friendly environment with on site PT/OT
• Opportunity to help grow and shape a premier Shoulder & Elbow program

Opportunity Highlights

• Build an immediately busy, high volume Shoulder & Elbow practice
• Excellent system support with established referral relationships
• Balanced work environment with long term stability
• Hospital employed model with comprehensive administrative support
• Live and work in a region offering outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and family friendly communities

Qualifications

• Board Eligible / Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
  (Upper Extremity fellows with a primary Shoulder & Elbow focus will be considered)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience preferred as a practicing orthopedic surgeon
• Demonstrated interest in building a high volume, specialty Shoulder & Elbow practice

Recruitment package:

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes:

• 3 Year Guarantee $725,000 – $800,000 for experienced surgeons.
• 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 of $25,000
• Relocation Assistance up to $25,000

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid malpractice, including tail coverage
• CME time & expense allowance
• Paid time away from the practice
• 403b Retirement savings program
• Relocation assistance is available

Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services. 

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 Experiencing Poverty, Safety, 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 more at www.trinity-health.org.

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.

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