Anesthesiology Cardiac Physician for Albany, NY (Perm) - Wapiti Medical Staffing

St. Peter's Health Partners and Anesthesia Group of Albany, PC have excellent full-time opportunities for Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologists to practice within a well-established private reputable practice located in Albany, New York.
Job Description:

• Required to be ECHO Board Certified and/or have completed a Cardiac Fellowship
• Must be willing to cover cases out of St. Peter's Hospital and Samaritan Hospital campuses in Albany and Troy.  
• The Anesthesia Group of Albany, PC is the largest anesthesia group in the Albany-Troy-Saratoga region of Upstate New York. For over forty years, the physicians and CRNAs of the Anesthesia Group of Albany have been providing compassionate care to the Albany-Troy-Saratoga region. 
• St. Peter's has brought on 3 new Cardiac Surgeons and needs Cardiac Anesthesiologists to support them
• Practice setting: high volume inpatient heart center 
• Number of Operating Rooms: 30 
• Schedule: variable- 8,10,12 hour shifts
• On call:  The call rotation is 1:5 with first call every eighth night, no second call. 
• Cases are primarily cardiac and vascular, there is no OB or trauma. 
• Provide anesthesia care for patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures, including CABG, valve replacements, and other complex cardiac surgeries.
• Average Number of Surgical Cases Per Day: Cardiac Cases per day- 6-8 cases
• Will NOT be required to supervise CRNAs
• Patient demographic: primarily adult and geriatric- some child 
• The physicians provide general and regional anesthesia for a variety of endoscopic, cardiac, orthopedic, pediatric, obstetric, cosmetic, and general surgical procedures.
• Collaborate closely with our team of cardiac surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care of cardiac patients.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of anesthesia protocols and practices within the institute.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care to patients.
• Open to H-1B visa candidates, but cannot accept J-1 waivers
• Not accepting Locums candidates

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Relocation Allowance if applicable: The amount is determined by the distance they are moving from to the facility. It is a reimbursement-based system.  Providers receive the amount in their contract, and they can submit receipts for reimbursement up to that amount.
• $100K sign-on bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid malpractice, including tail coverage
• CME time & expense allowance
• Paid time away from the practice
• Retirement Savings program

Submission Requirements

• Board Eligible (within 5 years of eligibility) or Board Certified in Anesthesia 
• ECHO Board Certified and/or Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship-Trained (to be complete prior to start) 
• Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship-Trained - HIGHLY PREFERRED
• NY License (or willing to obtain) 
• BLS, ACLS, PALS (by time of start)  

 About the Facility
About St. Peter's:

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C, a physician-governed, multi-specialty group, is a member of St. Peter’s Health Partners in NY's Capital District. St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates provides a new model of physician practice that permits St. Peter’s Health Partners to evolve as a health system with strong physician participation while allowing physicians to retain those aspects that make private practice work well in the care of patients. It is one of the largest multi-specialty physician group practices in the region with more than 20 specialties and sub-specialties represented, over 350 providers in 2014, and more than 40 office locations in a six county region. 

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. Peters 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.

Samaritan Hospital is a community hospital with a 238-bed capacity, offering a vast range of services, including critical care, ambulatory surgery, maternity, cancer care, women's health and behavioral health services.

About the Community:

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.

Troy, New York -- is an urban treasure located in the Capital District. The City’s rich history and eclectic energy has attracted people from across the nation and around the world. It offers the convenience and accessibility of urban living with a friendly, small town feel. The City’s affordable properties draw new residents from all walks of life: urban pioneers who enjoy living and working in Troy's beautiful, historic buildings; college students who come for a world-class education and decide to stay, and business owners seeking a real sense of community.

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.”

To learn more about the Capital Region visit www.albany.org, www.albany.com, www.techvalley.com, www.renscochamber.com, www.visittroyny.com