Cardiothoracic Surgery Division Chief Opportunity

St. Peters Health Partners Medical Associates is seeking to recruit a fellowship trained, board certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon Division Chief to lead our outstanding and well-established Cardiac Surgery program at St. Peter’s Hospital located in Albany, NY. This leadership role will involve overseeing the hospital-employed Cardiac Surgeons, who perform a comprehensive range of adult cardiac surgical procedures (excluding transplants).

Leadership 

The ideal candidate for heading the Division of Cardiac Surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital will be an outstanding leader with a proven track record in clinical practice. Renowned for its clinical excellence and high-quality patient care, the Division seeks someone with a history of exceptional patient outcomes and clinical performance. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and the ability to drive significant strategic planning in cardiothoracic surgery. They should be capable of setting a clear vision, inspiring and managing effectively, and mentoring others. The Chief will serve as the spokesperson for the CT program, responsible for enhancing and developing referral relationships, increasing cardiac surgery volume, and cultivating a successful program.

This opportunity is a hospital employed position with 25+ employed Cardiologists. There is a robust referral network, from both the employed and non-employed regional cardiology practices with a large geographic catchment area that includes Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts. The clinic and surgical office are conveniently located on hospital campus. There is strong Surgical PA support with 24/7 support at a large modern hospital facility.

St. Peter’s Cardiothoracic Surgery

St. Peter’s Hospital is a leader in the New York Capital Region for Cardiac Care. Our comprehensive cardiology services include Non-Invasive, EP, Interventional, Structural, and Thoracic physicians. St. Peter’s Hospital has consistently been recognized by independent health care quality researchers as one of the best cardiac programs in New York state and in the nation.

The practice draws from a broad tri-state area, centered in the Capital District of New York. The team enjoys excellent outcomes based on STS criteria. Services range from minimally invasive surgery to more complex procedures requiring combinations of traditional and advanced techniques. Covering all aspects of cardiac care, except for transplantation, our surgical results have consistently surpassed both the state and national standards.

About St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates: 

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C., (SPHPMA) is one of the Capital Region’s largest multi-specialty physician groups with more than 900 physicians and advanced practitioners, in more than 130 practice locations. SPHPMA is a full affiliate corporation of St. Peter’s Health Partners.  Headquartered in Albany, NY, our physician group represents more than 20 specialties, including: primary care; internal medicine; pediatrics; cardiology; clinical nutrition; endocrinology; obstetrics and gynecology; hematology, medical oncology and radiation oncology; neurology; neurosurgery; pulmonary and critical care; radiology; urology; bariatric care and surgery; general, hepatobiliary, neurological, orthopedic, spinal, thoracic, vascular, and esophageal surgeries; and urgent care.  Our offices and affiliates are located in the counties of Albany, Schenectady, Columbia, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Ulster, and Warren. 

Requirements: 

• Board certification in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Robotic Certification and Experience a plus.
• NYS License or eligibility.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience, at least 2 years of leadership experience. 

Opportunity Details: 

• Hospital Employed Position.
• Program currently performs 700-800 heart cases annually.
• Clinic and Surgical Office conveniently located on hospital campus.
• Call Rotation 1:5
• 25+ employed Cardiologists.
• Strong in-house CT Surgical PA support.
• Modern Hospital Facility with three Cardiothoracic OR Rooms.
• Robust Referral Network from both the employed and non-employed regional cardiology practices.
• Large geographic catchment area.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Cardiothoracic Surgery physician leader to join St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package that includes:

• $975,000 - $1,100,000
• Comprehensive benefits packing including health, life, and dental insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• 457(d) Retirement plan
• Relocation Allowance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid Malpractice

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C, (SPHPMA) is one of the Capital Region’s largest multi-specialty physician groups with more than 665 physicians and advanced practitioners, in more than 100 practice locations. SPHPMA is a full affiliate corporation of St. Peter’s Health Partners.

Headquartered in Albany, New York, our physician group represents more than 20 specialties, including: primary care; internal medicine; pediatrics; cardiology; clinical nutrition; endocrinology; obstetrics and gynecology; hematology, medical oncology and radiation oncology; neurology; neurosurgery; pulmonary and critical care; radiology; urology; bariatric care and surgery; general, hepatobiliary, neurological, orthopedic, spinal, thoracic, vascular, and esophageal surgeries; and urgent care.  Our offices and affiliates are located in the counties of Albany, Schenectady, Columbia, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Ulster, and Warren.

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 Health Partners is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.

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.

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.”

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

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 Who are Poor, 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 this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email Trinity Health Recruitment at docopps@trinity-health.org.