Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Oversee daily operations including faculty and administrative staff, budget management and incentive and quality programs.
• Foster collaboration between the sections of Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
• Support academic growth through teaching, mentoring and research with medical students, residents, fellows, APPs and faculty at Albany Medical College.
• Advance clinical programs, ensuring exceptional quality and outcomes for patients.
• Lead regional efforts to grow cardiac and thoracic surgical services across the health system.
• Expand research activity and represent the division through publications and presentations at regional and national societies.
• Drive innovation in surgical techniques with emphasis on heart failure therapies and robotic surgery.
• Build a faculty development program within the department.
• Continue to optimize a robust quality program in concert with the department and the department of health standards and expectations.
• Partner with section chiefs, administrative and APP supervisor on team dynamics and culture.
• Collaborate with the department chair on faculty development, recruitment and retention.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent with board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Master’s in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration or certification in a leadership program is highly desired.
• Academic credentials suitable for appointment at the professor level at Albany Medical College.
• Demonstrated success in clinical leadership, program development, and faculty management.
• Commitment to advancing innovation in cardiac surgery, including TAVR, robotics, and assist devices.
• Clinical research is highly desired.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range $845-924k depending on academic rank with additional incentive bonus opportunity.
• Royalty sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team.
• Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b).
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time.
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support.