Critical Care Opening in Albany, NY
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Albany, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/18/24
**Job Title:** Medical Director, Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CVICU)
**Job Category:** Physician
**Job Type:** Critical Care
**Job Location:** Albany, NY
**Full-time, permanent Position**
**Position Overview:**
We are seeking an experienced intensivist to join as Medical Director for the Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CVICU) at Hospital. This full-time position provides an opportunity to lead a dedicated team and develop a robust CVICU intensivist model in collaboration with a thriving cardiac surgery program. As Medical Director, you will focus on advancing patient care, developing clinical protocols, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring staff in a state-of-the-art CVICU setting.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Oversee the management and care of critically ill cardiac patients in an 8-bed CVICU.
- Work closely with a team of 5 full-time cardiac surgeons.
- Develop, implement, and maintain clinical protocols and best practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentor and train staff, fostering a culture of excellence in cardiac critical care.
- Serve as a liaison with medical staff and executive leadership, advising on clinical practices and strategy.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and patient-centered care.
- Utilize clinical and technical knowledge to evaluate and improve care delivery systems and informatics.
**Essential Functions:**
- Lead and facilitate clinical leadership groups to ensure best practices.
- Serve as the strategic liaison for CVICU/Critical Care efforts.
- Ensure coordination of standards of care across the healthcare continuum.
- Provide critical analysis and recommend revisions of clinical systems for optimal patient outcomes.
- Coach and mentor new and existing leadership.
**Qualifications:**
- Board certification in Critical Care Medicine and/or Cardiology.
- Extensive experience in managing patients with Impella and ECMO.
- Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
- Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care.
**Compensation:**
- **Base Salary Range:** $500,000 - $515,000
- **Medical Director Stipend:** $20,000 annually
**Recruitment Package:**
- Starting bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package (health/vision/dental)
- Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage
- CME time and expense allowance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings program with employer matching