Cardiologists: Saratoga Hospital Practice, in Family-Friendly Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Cardiology, seeks BC/BE Non-Invasive Cardiologists to join a hospital-employed consultative practice with award-winning Saratoga Hospital. We are also recruiting for a rural practice. 

Our physicians and their families enjoy exceptional quality-of-life in our family-friendly community of Saratoga Springs and surrounding towns in which they live. Saratoga Springs is a jewel of the Capital - Saratoga Region, which includes Albany, Schenectady and Troy. Our walkable downtown, access to music and cultural events, good schools and childcare, proximity to open space within our community and surrounding towns and villages with the Adirondacks – just north, make this a highly desirable place for those seeking lifestyle!

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our collegial group:

• Five cardiologists: Three Non-Invasive Cardiologists; two Interventional Cardiologists
• Electrophysiologist who splits time between Saratoga and Albany Med. 
• Seven APPs 
• Exceptional operations and support staff

Our cardiologists rotate through two office locations:

• Across the street from Saratoga Hospital
• 9 miles south, on our 140-acre Malta campus
• Weekend Call 1:7; APPS also provide support rounding

Saratoga Hospital is a 24/7 STEMI/PCI center. 

Our Cardiovascular Service Line at Saratoga Hospital includes:

• IAC Accredited Echocardiography Lab (ICAEL)
• IAC Accredited Vascular Lab (ICAVL)
• Full spectrum of Stress Testing, Rhythm Monitoring and
  Non-Invasive Imaging Services
• Adding Coronary CTA and Coronary PET Imaging in Summer 2024
• Cardiovascular & Interventional Suite (CVIS) with two Catheterization Labs
• Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Saratoga Hospital is also assisting Nathan Littauer Hospital to build a Non-Invasive Cardiology program in Gloversville, New York. This site will qualify for J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship, and Nathan Littauer would employ physicians under this arrangement.  Started in 2021, by Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Cardiology, the program has already positioned itself as a comprehensive general cardiology practice with a strong focus on prevention and proactive cardiac care. Nathan Littauer has a strong primary care presence with a 12-location network of Primary Care practices that serve as a referral source for your practice. Our team includes two Advanced Practice Providers, one serving inpatient and one serving outpatients, with our office located on-site at the hospital, adjacent to our cardiac services.

Physicians who do not require visa sponsorship but would enjoy a rural setting and the pace of this practice would be employed by Saratoga Hospital and may be able to work at both Nathan Littauer Hospital and Saratoga Hospital. Call the contact information below for information on these excellent opportunities. 

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group 

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, a multispecialty group of 400 providers including physicians, advanced practice providers and nurse midwives, contributes significantly to the hospital’s continued growth and reputation for excellence. Collegiality plays an integral part in that, too. Doctors enjoy a shared governance approach to leadership and support of hospital administration. 

Saratoga Hospital

Saratoga Hospital is a 171+bed independent, locally governed community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital has earned a reputation for high quality, personalized, compassionate patient care.

Notable awards and designations include:

• Newsweek named Saratoga Hospital as a “World’s Best Hospital” three years in a row.
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence since 2004
• 4-Star Quality Rating under the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital Compare Initiative
• Age-Friendly Health System
• Mission: Lifeline® – STEMI Receiving Center – Gold Plus
• Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor Roll
• Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence recognition from the American College of Radiology
• Saratoga Hospital’s Family Medicine Residency welcomed its inaugural class in 2023.

Albany Med Health System

Saratoga Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System, the largest and only regionally governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. 

The compensation and benefit package is comprehensive, highly competitive, with excellent earning potential. Compensation starts at $500K. This
number does not reflect incentive earning potential. 

• Generous sign-on bonus
• Moving expenses
• Health and Prescription Plan
• Dental and Vision Insurances
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions and 457(b) Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
• For full time: Employer-Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment; LTD
• Flexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid CME, CME stipend
• Professional dues; professional liability coverage
• $200 annual YMCA discount, a number of supplemental insurances, services, discount programs and more!

Saratoga Hospital is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity for those participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Saratoga Springs is a great place to live and work, where you will feel a sense of community.

• Located a half hour from Albany, New York State’s Capital City, and Albany International Airport;
• Three hours from New York City, Montreal and Boston — right on the edge of New England, Saratoga County offers family-oriented neighborhoods, communities and excellent schools — both public and private.
• Saratoga and towns throughout the region draw many to a variety of specialty shops, spas, and eateries, many with locally sourced food and regionally produced craft beverages.
• Music, art, cultural festivals and farmer’s markets add to the vibrant community feel and social scene. 
• Known for world-class entertainment, and abundant year-round recreational and athletic opportunities, famous venues include: Saratoga Race Course featuring world-class thoroughbred racing, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Saratoga National Historic Park. 
• Outdoor enthusiasts will love the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, nearby Berkshires and Green Mountains, Saratoga Lake, Lake George, other waterways, and more!

Send CV: 

Denise Romand, CPRP, Medical Staff Recruiter/Liaison

Saratoga Hospital e: dromand@saratogahospital.org p: 518.583.8465 

Saratoga Hospital

Saratoga Hospital is a 171-bed independent, locally governed community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital earned a reputation for high-quality, personalized, compassionate patient care.

Notable awards and designations include:

• Newsweek named Saratoga Hospital as a “World’s Best Hospital” three years in a row.

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence since 2004

• 4-Star Quality Rating under the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital Compare Initiative

• Age-Friendly Health System

• Mission: Lifeline® – STEMI Receiving Center – Gold Plus

• Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor Roll

• Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence recognition from the American College of Radiology

The Albany Med Health System

Saratoga Hospital is a member of the Albany Med Health System, the largest and only regionally governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. Physicians at Saratoga Hospital and within Saratoga Hospital Medical Group have access to shared best practices, continuing medical education (CME) programming, and teaching opportunities. The partnership guarantees additional access to services not typically offered by community hospitals, as well as a seamless connection to the Capital Region’s only academic medical center and the highly specialized care it provides.

Saratoga Hospital is experiencing overall growth to meet the needs of the community. Since 2000, major construction projects include:

• Whitney-Hendrickson CardioVascular Interventional Suite offers cardiac catheterizations and interventions with a 24/hour STEMI receiving program, peripheral vascular angiography and  interventions. The suite is utilized by Cardiology, Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery. (2000, Recently renovated with second interventional suite added with pre and post-op rooms.)
• Saratoga Surgery Center: Saratoga Surgery Center offers six ORs, one procedure room, and two treatment rooms. (Constructed in 2004) 
• Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency Center: In 2009, the Emergency Department was constructed, with 36, state-of-the-art private rooms. The Department remains in like-new condition. 
• Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center: Constructed in 2005, was recently renovated with a new addition. The $6 million project included a second linear accelerator.
• Marylou Whitney and Desmond DelGiacco, MD, Intensive Care Unit: 19-bed, state-of-the art Intensive Care Unit opened in 2016.
• The Surgical Pavilion at Saratoga Hospital: twelve operating rooms, supporting minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy suite renovations, pre-op suite, PACU, registration and waiting areas, was complete in 2016. 

Hospital ancillary services include:

• Diagnostic Imaging Services: CT, MRI, ultrasound, x-ray, IR
• Full service Laboratory
• The Diagnostic Center (cardiology, vascular and neurological testing)
• Infusion Center
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Respiratory Care
• The Regional Therapy Center Annex (PT, OT and speech therapies)
• Pharmaceutical services

The acute care division includes:

• D-1 ( 43-bed telemetry and hemodialysis)
• A-1 (overflow unit with six private rooms)
• C-2 Newly renovated 12-bed Women's Health and Birthing Center
• C-2 (20-bed Medical Surgical unit - private rooms)
• A-3 (40-bed Medical Surgical unit, adults and low acuity pediatrics)
• C-3 (20-bed Medical Surgical unit with three private rooms)
• D-3 (20-bed orthopedic & bariatric surgery unit - private rooms)
• Recently renovated 16-bed inpatient mental health unit

Wilton Medical Arts, located three miles from the hospital, offers medical imaging: (3 tesla wide bore MRI; CT, PET/CT with cardiac capabilities; complete breast health center with breast MRI and on-site biopsies; DEXA, ultrasound, and x-ray); Laboratory, Urgent Care, and the Saratoga Hospital Center for Breast Care.

The hospital also offers primary care at nine locations around the region: Saratoga Springs, Scotia Glenville, Schuylerville, Galway, Malta, Mechanicville and Milton. The Saratoga Community Health Center offers primary care, mental health and dental services in the heart of Saratoga, serving the underserved.

Saratoga Surgery Center is located on the Wilton campus with physician practices conveniently located on the second floor, including: Allergy and Immunology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Interventional Pain Management. 

The Regional Therapy Center offers services in a variety of settings at five locations. Our Wilton site offers PT, OT, athletic training, performing artist rehab; a lymphedema clinic and incontinence therapy. Washington Street is located just blocks from the hospital nearby building where PT, OT, Speech therapies are offered along with specialty services including: aquatic PT, hand therapy, and vestibular rehabilitation, are offered. 6 Care Lane offers PT, OT, cardio-pulmonary rehab. Our new Malta location is described below. Milton offers PT and vestibular rehab.

In collaboration with Albany Medical Center, Malta Med Emergent Care, located on Saratoga Hospital's 140 acre southern medical campus, offers 24-hour emergent care staffed by board certified emergency physicians, with advanced imaging (MRI, CT, US and x-ray) and laboratory services on the first floor and on the second floor medical offices, specialty services, an additional imaging suite offering mammography and DEXA, and infusion center.

Saratoga Hospital and The Saratoga Regional YMCA opened a 55,000 square foot facility on the Malta campus in 2018,  a shared facility that is the home for hospital-affiliated medical and specialty offices and the Y’s Malta Branch. This Y is the first of its kind in the area and will incorporate traditional Y health and wellness activities and programs, as well as a unique level of design, which creates an integrated facility that collectively serves the needs of individuals in the community. Our medical offices at this space include: primary care, sports medicine, specialty physician suite in addition to the Regional Therapy Center offering PT, OT, Speech, including specialty programs of Vestibular Rehab, Pelvic Floor and Aquatic Therapy program.

A third building opened in 2021, The Bone and Joint Surgery Center at Exit 12, a joint venture with Albany Medical Center, Saratoga Hospital and Capital Region Orthopedic Associates.

The medical park is located close to Luther Forest Technology Campus where the GlobalFoundries ^TM is located. The $ 4.2 billion chip factory manufactures computer chips from silicon wafers which has brought hundreds of families to the region.

Employment at Saratoga Hospital

Saratoga Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.

Located a half hour from Albany, less than three hours from NYC, Montreal and Boston, Saratoga Springs is a family-centered community offering lovely neighborhoods, and a lively downtown with fine restaurants and specialty shops.

This small city is known for world-class entertainment including thoroughbred horse racing, polo, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), which is the summer home of the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The center hosts internationally known jazz, pop, rock and country musicians and is located in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The park's attractions include The Spa Little Theater, the Saratoga Auto Museum, National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame, Lincoln Mineral Baths and Spa, and the Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa, Victoria and Peerless pools. The park offers a number of options for outdoor fun. Consider cycling, golf, tennis, running, walking, fishing, swimming, snowshoeing, ice skating and x-country skiing. A local recreation and athletics commission provides children with an array of activities. Private clubs are also available for youth and adults, with two notable offerings, the Saratoga Rowing Association and the Saratoga Winter Club, a speedskating club that has turned out a number of Olympic athletes. The city is noted throughout the travel industry as a top tourist destination. A few local favorite places to visit include the Saratoga Farmer's Market, Spa City Farmer's Market, Congress Park with its historic wooden Carousel, Beekman Street Arts District and the Tang Museum of Skidmore College. Saratoga was voted the inaugural recipient of the Great American Place award by American Heritage Magazine and selected as one of Sports Illustrated’s Top 10 Sports Venues in the World. Saratoga Springs is the home of native-bred Funny Cide, winner of the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.

The Adirondacks, Green Mountains of Vermont, The Berkshires of Massachusetts and regional parks beckon outdoor enthusiasts for year-round recreation, including skiing, hiking, climbing, camping and more. Water sports draw many to nearby lakes and rivers. Golf lovers will find many offerings from public to private courses in and around Saratoga Springs.

Educational opportunities abound in the Capital - Saratoga and North Country Regions with excellent public school systems. Local colleges and universities include: Skidmore College, Empire State College, both located in Saratoga Springs, and nearby Albany Medical College, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany Law School, Adirondack Community College, Excelsior College, Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Schenectady County Community College, Siena College, St. Rose College, The Sage Colleges, Union College and University at Albany.