Albany Medical College - Division of Cardiology

Albany Medical College seeks a Director of Advanced Heart Failure to lead the Capital Region's only DNV-certified comprehensive advanced heart failure program. The program is also recognized by the AHA Get With the Guidelines Award for the 20th year. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape a well-established, growing program supported by a collaborative team of 18 cardiologists, 5 advanced practice providers, and4 cardiovascular surgeons Academic rank is open commensurate with experience and qualifications. There is strong support from Albany Medical College to develop research programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and program leadership in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant cardiology.
• Collaborate with specialists in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, imaging, and cardiothoracic surgery.
• Oversee pre- and post-operative care for transplant and VAD patients in partnership with regional surgical centers.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring within the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program.
• Advance the program's academic, clinical, and research missions.

Qualifications

• MD/DO (or equivalent) with board certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
• Fellowship training in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation.
• At least 2-3 years of clinical experience as an advanced heart failure specialist at an academic medical center.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interest in program development.
• Academic rank open (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) and based on experience and qualifications.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring, and advancing the field of heart failure cardiology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New York.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $400,000-$450,000 depending on academic rank with additional incentive bonus opportunity
• Robust 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

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!

For questions regarding this position, reach out to Division Chief Dr. Mushabbar Syed at .

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.