Practice Hospitalist Medicine in Saratoga Springs, New York

New Hospitalist Opportunity in Saratoga Springs, NY

Compensation: $250K - $300K

As part of the Capital – Saratoga Region, physicians in our communities have access to the Lake George Region, the Adirondacks and some of New York’s most historic sites. Cultural events, great neighborhoods, schools, and our prime location for outdoor enthusiasts, make our region a highly desirable place for those seeking lifestyle!

Consider this opportunity to practice as a Hospitalist with Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Hospital Medicine.  Our group is known as Saratoga Inpatient Physicians (SIP).

Candidates should have a strong background in inpatient care. There are no critical care obligations with this position.

• Position: Hospitalist 
• Schedule: 14 shifts (12 hour shifts) per month inclusive of two on call shifts per month (13 hour days).
• On Scheduled Days: when not on call, physicians round and can leave the building, but must be available by phone. 
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Team Structure: Work with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Unit Type: Closed ICU (no procedural duties such as intubation, central line placement, etc.) 
• Nocturnist Opportunity Available:  

Key Responsibilities:

• Admit patients from the ER and out-of-hospital transfers.
• Respond to inpatient codes and Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls.
• Supervise APPs during admissions and code responses.
• Lead Nocturnist APPs and support their clinical development.

About Saratoga Inpatient Physicians:

Our group is comprised of 23 physicians, including three part time physicians, and four who split duties with other administrative roles in the hospital. We have the support of 10 Advanced Practice Providers, PAs and NPs. Training in either Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.  

Approximately 9 physicians are on each day. Six cover weekends. 

Night Physicians:

2 Nocturnists also cover ICU (1 on per night in conjunction with 2/3 APPs).

We also seek:

• Nocturnists who do not cover ICU: $300K - $340K 
• Critical Care Sunday Night Shifts Available in ICU: (Rate: $2700 - $3000 per shift, dependent on training and experience)

 Comprehensive & Competitive Benefits Package:

• Sign-on bonus, moving expenses, quality bonus
• Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions and 457 (b) Non-Qualified Retirement Plan
• For full time: Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment; LTD
• Flexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account
• $4,000 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 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:

• 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 Medical Group, our multispecialty group of 450 physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospital’s continued growth and reputation for excellence. Collegiality plays an integral part in that, too. Providers enjoy a shared governance approach to leadership and support of hospital administration. 

Our physicians who enjoy teaching have the option for medical students to rotate within their practices. Two of Albany Med’s residency programs offer rotations at Saratoga Hospital – General Surgery and Emergency Medicine. The hospital and our practices are also clinical rotation sites for regional Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant training programs. Saratoga Hospital Family Medicine Residency welcomed its inaugural class in July 2023. The third class was announced in March. 

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.

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!

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.