Cardiac Surgeon- Valve focused in Schenectady, New York at Ellis Medicine

Ellis Medicine is seeking an experienced Cardiac Surgeon with a focus on valve repair and replacement to join our growing Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Schenectady, New York.

This is an exciting opportunity for a surgeon who is interested in building and expanding a valve-focused practice within an established cardiovascular program. The successful candidate will join an experienced CT Surgery team and collaborate closely with cardiology and the Structural Heart team to expand access to advanced surgical and transcatheter valve therapies throughout the region.

Our cardiac surgery program currently has a strong aortic valve and CABG practice, with an opportunity to expand mitral and tricuspid valve surgery under the leadership of an experienced surgeon. Ellis Medicine also has an established Structural Heart program with approximately 150 TAVR procedures annually, providing a strong foundation for continued growth.

Position Highlights

• Focus on CABG and valve repair/replacement
• Established aortic valve surgery practice with an opportunity to expand mitral and tricuspid valve services
• Opportunity to help grow and develop the valve surgery practice
• Collaboration with an established Structural Heart Program
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with cardiology and structural heart specialists
• Participation in the care of patients undergoing TAVR, MitraClip and other structural heart interventions
• Approximately 150 TAVR procedures annually
• Established CT Surgery APP team with six APPs providing first-assist and clinical support
• In-house CT Surgery APPs provide first-call coverage
• Dedicated ICU rooms for post-cardiac surgery recovery
• Specialized nursing for cardiac surgery patients
• Dedicated Step Down Unit within the same clinical area

Clinical Responsibilities

The incoming surgeon will provide comprehensive adult cardiac surgical care with a particular emphasis on valve repair and replacement and CABG.

Responsibilities will include:

• Performing CABG procedures
• Performing aortic valve repair and replacement
• Expanding the program's mitral and tricuspid valve surgical capabilities
• Evaluating patients referred for surgical valve intervention
• Collaborating with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary Structural Heart team
• Participating in multidisciplinary decision-making for complex valve and structural heart patients
• Providing inpatient postoperative care and daily rounding
• Participating in the CT Surgery call rotation
• Supporting urgent and emergent cardiac surgical cases when required

The ideal candidate will bring strong valve surgery experience and an interest in helping grow the cardiac surgery program, particularly its mitral and tricuspid valve practice.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Licensed (or eligible) to practice in New York State
• Experience in adult cardiac surgery
• Demonstrated experience with CABG and valve surgery
• Experience with aortic valve surgery
• Experience with mitral and/or tricuspid valve surgery strongly preferred
• Strong interest in program development and practice growth
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Recruitment Package

Ellis Medicine offers a competitive recruitment package designed to support your professional and personal transition to our organization, including:

• Guaranteed compensation of $800,000–$1.1 million with the ability to earn more through productivity
• 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. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
• $50,000 starting bonus
• Relocation assistance up to $20,000
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• Professional liability/malpractice coverage including post-employment tail coverage
• Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Why Ellis Medicine?

Ellis Medicine offers the opportunity to practice within an established cardiovascular program while helping shape its next phase of growth.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment with an established Structural Heart Program, experienced cardiology partners, dedicated CT Surgery APP support and infrastructure designed to support complex cardiac surgical patients.

For a surgeon with a particular interest in valve surgery, Ellis provides a unique opportunity to expand mitral and tricuspid surgical services while building upon an established aortic valve and structural heart program.

Join Our Team

Join Ellis Medicine and become an integral part of the continued growth of our Cardiothoracic Surgery and Structural Heart programs.

If you are an experienced cardiac surgeon looking for an opportunity to combine a strong clinical practice with the ability to grow a valve-focused program and make a meaningful impact on cardiovascular care in the region, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Ellis Medicine.