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Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers Qualifications: * MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers Qualifications: * MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac Surgeon

Troy, NY

$458K - $635K/yr

Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers Qualifications: * MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers Qualifications: * MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac Surgeon

Watervliet, NY · On-site

$458K - $635K/yr

Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers Qualifications: * MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers Qualifications: * MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers Qualifications: * MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers Qualifications: * MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac Surgeon

Cohoes, NY · On-site

$458K - $635K/yr

Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers Qualifications: * MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Resident Surgeon, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Resident Surgeon, you need a medical degree, completion of a surgical residency program, and proficiency in anatomy, surgical procedures, and patient care. Familiarity with surgical instruments, electronic medical records (EMRs), and ongoing certification such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is typically required. Strong attention to detail, decision-making under pressure, teamwork, and effective communication set outstanding resident surgeons apart. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring patient safety, successful surgical outcomes, and seamless collaboration with healthcare teams.

What is the difference between Resident Surgeon vs Attending Surgeon?

AspectResident SurgeonAttending Surgeon
CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residencyMedical degree, board-certified surgeon, often with additional specialization
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical training programsHospitals, private practices, surgical centers
Role & ResponsibilitiesAssisting, learning, performing supervised surgeriesPerforming surgeries independently, overseeing residents

Resident Surgeons are in training, gaining hands-on experience under supervision, while Attending Surgeons are fully qualified, responsible for surgeries and supervising residents. The main difference lies in experience, independence, and responsibilities within the surgical team.

What are resident surgeons?

Resident surgeons are doctors who have completed medical school and are undergoing specialized training in surgery within a hospital or medical institution. During their residency, they work under the supervision of experienced surgeons to gain hands-on experience and develop their surgical skills. Residents participate in surgeries, patient care, and various educational activities as part of their training. The residency period typically lasts several years, depending on the surgical specialty. After completing their residency, they may become board-certified surgeons.

What are some common challenges faced by Resident Surgeons during their training, and how can they be managed?

Resident Surgeons often encounter challenges such as managing a demanding workload, balancing clinical responsibilities with ongoing education, and adapting to high-pressure situations in the operating room. Time management and effective communication with senior surgeons and team members are crucial for success. Many programs provide mentorship, structured feedback, and wellness resources to help residents navigate these challenges and develop both technical and interpersonal skills.
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Cardiac Surgeon

$458K - $635K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Albany Medical Center rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 96 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

184th of 1,020 rated hospitals


Job description

Albany Medical College is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Adult Cardiac Surgeon to join its growing academic cardiac surgery program. This is an opportunity to be part of a well-established, collaborative team within a health system that supports clinical excellence, education, and program growth.

The ideal candidate will have experience across the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary revascularization, valvular disease, aortic pathology, and complex cardiac surgical care. The successful applicant will play an active role in advancing the Cardiac Surgery program while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

This position includes an academic appointment at Albany Medical College, with rank commensurate with experience, and offers meaningful involvement in teaching, quality initiatives, and clinical collaboration.

Practice Highlights:

  • Established and expanding cardiac surgery referral base

  • Strong cardiology and cardiac anesthesia support

  • Broad mix of elective and acute cardiac surgery cases

  • Comprehensive adult cardiac surgery services, including:

    • Coronary artery bypass grafting

    • Valve repair and replacement

    • Aortic surgery

    • Transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs)

  • Opportunities to participate in program development, quality improvement, and clinical research

  • State-of-the-art operating rooms and perioperative technology

  • Modern surgical suite and system-wide EMR

  • Teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers

Qualifications:

  • MD/DO or related degree with board certification or eligibility in Adult Cardiac Surgery

  • At least 2 years of clinical experience post fellowship training

  • Clinically oriented with research experience and teaching abilities to be eligible for an academic appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor.

  • Leadership qualities and assets are highly valued.

  • Strong communication skills, with a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

  • Demonstrated experience in adult cardiac surgical procedures

  • Ability to provide a current operative case log

  • Ability to teach, mentor, and collaborate with medical students, medical residents, surgery fellows, and other healthcare providers.

  • Eligible for academic appointment and medical licensure in the state of New York.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive base salary range $458,000 - $635,000 depending on academic rank with additional incentive pay after completing first year of employment

  • 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!

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment

physicianrecruitment@amc.edu

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.


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