Cardiac Surgery Intensivist - Albany, NY

St. Peter’s Health Partners is seeking a full-time Staff Intensivist to join our Cardiac Surgery Team at St. Peter’s Hospital. 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.

Position Highlights:

• 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

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide direct management of critically ill cardiac patients in the CVICU
• Perform bedside critical care procedures, including:

• Central line placement
• Arterial line placement
• Pulmonary artery (PA) catheter placement
• Endotracheal 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

Team & Environment:

• 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 & Call:

• Schedule Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
• Inpatient only role
• Call expectations incorporated into shift structure

Qualifications:

• Board certification or eligibility in one of the following:

• Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
• Cardiology with Critical Care training
• Anesthesia Critical Care
• CT Surgery-trained intensivist track

• Experience managing complex cardiac ICU patients, including mechanical circulatory support
• Strong clinical and collaborative skills
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values
• Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence based care
• Participates in protocol development, workflow optimization, and clinical initiatives
• Applies evidence based medicine and current research into clinical practice
• Utilizes clinical data to drive quality improvement and optimize patient outcomes
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulatory standards

Recruitment Package:

St. Peter’s Health Partners offers a comprehensive compensation package including:

• 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

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.

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.”

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