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Posted 21 July, 2026

Heart Failure Cardiologist

Albany Med Health System
Schenectady, NY, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Join Our Team as a Heart Failure Cardiologist

Become a vital member of our organization’s Division of Cardiology, where you will play a key role in the only comprehensive DNV-certified advanced heart failure program in the region.

Program Overview
  • Strong Institutional Support: Our program benefits from robust backing from both the institution and the community, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of advanced practice providers and specialists in various fields, including cardiac electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Expertise in Cardiomyopathies: Engage with a team that specializes in cardiomyopathies, including hypertrophic and infiltrative disorders.
  • Comprehensive Patient Care: Provide pre- and post-operative care for heart transplant and VAD patients, collaborating with leading academic cardiac surgical centers in the Northeast.
  • Innovative Care: Contribute to a well-established program focused on delivering innovative, patient-centered care to those with heart failure.
Qualifications
  • MD/DO or equivalent degree with board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease.
  • Clinically focused with relevant research experience and teaching capabilities suitable for an academic appointment.
  • Formal training in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation, or equivalent clinical experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities are highly regarded.
  • Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to patient care.
  • A strong commitment to providing high-quality care to heart failure patients and advancing the cardiology field.
  • Ability to teach, mentor, and work alongside medical students, residents, cardiology fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Eligibility for academic appointment and medical licensure in New York State.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: The salary range is between $350,000 and $400,000, with opportunities for incentive bonuses.
About Our Organization

We are a regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. Our network includes a variety of facilities such as a medical center, medical college, children's hospital, and several community hospitals, making us one of the largest teaching hospitals in upstate New York.

Living in Albany, NY

Albany boasts a high quality of life, featuring affordable housing, excellent schools, and a vibrant cultural atmosphere. Its proximity to major cities like New York City, Boston, and Montreal, along with access to outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and nearby lakes, makes it an ideal location for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle.

Application Process

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and CV to our Physician Recruitment team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.