Cardiothoracic, Cardiac Surgery Intensivist - Albany, NY

St. Peters Health Partners is seeking a full-time Staff Intensivist to join our Cardiac Surgery Team at St. Peters 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:

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• Dedicated Cardiac ICU within a tertiary cardiovascular program
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• 8-bed CVICU supporting an established team of 5 full time cardiac surgeons
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• Inpatient focused role with no outpatient responsibilities
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• Shift based schedule
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• Collaborative, team based environment with strong clinical and APP support
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Clinical Responsibilities:

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• Provide direct management of critically ill cardiac patients in the CVICU
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• Perform bedside critical care procedures, including:
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• Central line placement
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• Arterial line placement
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• Pulmonary artery (PA) catheter placement
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• Endotracheal intubation
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• Manage patients with advanced cardiac support devices, including Impella and ECMO
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• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning discussions
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• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesia, and nursing staff
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• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and best practices
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• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts
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Team & Environment:

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• Multidisciplinary care model including cardiac surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, and critical care teams
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• Strong Advanced Practice Provider support model
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• Highly skilled cardiac ICU trained nursing staff
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• Emphasis on teamwork, communication, and continuous clinical improvement
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Schedule & Call:

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

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• Board certification or eligibility in one of the following:
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• Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
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• Cardiology with Critical Care training
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• Anesthesia Critical Care
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• CT Surgery-trained intensivist track
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• Experience managing complex cardiac ICU patients, including mechanical circulatory support
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• Strong clinical and collaborative skills
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• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care
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Essential Functions

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

St. Peters Health Partners offers a comprehensive compensation package including:

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• Base Salary Range: $425-475k
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• Starting Bonus 25k
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• Relocation Assistance up to 25k
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• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision)
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• Paid malpractice with post-employment tail coverage
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• CME time and expense allowance
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• Generous paid time off (not sure there will be time off with shift design)
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• 403b Retirement savings program with employer match
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