Physician - Cardiology

St. Peters Health Partners and Albany Associates in Cardiology are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Structural Heart Interventional Cardiologist to join our dynamic and growing team in Albany, NY.

As a leading provider of cardiology services in the Capital Region, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care through collaboration, innovation, and a patient-centered approach.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Structural Heart Interventional Cardiology position
• Join a team of 25+ experienced physicians and advanced practitioners
• Comprehensive services: Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Echocardiography, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery
• Shared call schedule: 1 in 4 weekends (coverage includes Samaritan and St. Peters campuses)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic evaluation and management of patients with complex structural heart disease, including valvular heart disease, congenital heart defects, and cardiomyopathies.
• Serve as a primary interventional operator or co-operator for structural heart procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip/TEER, Watchman, PFO/ASD closure, paravalvular leak closure, and other catheter-based interventions.
• Interpret advanced cardiac imaging studies relevant to structural interventions (e.g., TEE, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI) in collaboration with imaging specialists.
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-procedure care, including risk assessment, optimization, and long-term follow-up for structural heart patients.
• Participate in and help lead multidisciplinary Structural Heart Team meetings with interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, imaging, anesthesia, and nursing.

Program Development & Leadership

• Contribute to the growth and development of the Structural Heart Program, including protocol development, quality initiatives, and process improvement.
• Support accreditation, registry participation (e.g., STS/ACC TVT Registry), and outcome reporting for structural heart procedures.
• Collaborate with referring physicians and develop strong regional referral relationships to expand program reach.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and Structural Heart Interventional Cardiology
• Licensed (or eligible) to practice in New York State
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to excellence in patient care
• Team-oriented with ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

Recruitment Package

St. Peters Health Partners offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including:

• Base salary: $650,000- $675,000
• The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
• Starting bonus: $25,000
• Relocation assistance: Up to $25,000
• CME allowance & dedicated CME time
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement program with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice coverage, including post-employment tail coverage
• Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program