Ellis Medicine is seeking a Cardiac Internist to join the cardiovascular team at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. This is a unique hospital-based opportunity for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine physician who enjoys caring for medically complex patients and wants to practice in a dedicated inpatient cardiology consultation role. The Cardiac Internist will work as an integral member of Ellis Medicine's established cardiovascular program, collaborating closely with more than 20 cardiologists and advanced practitioners.
Rather than maintaining a traditional outpatient practice, this physician will focus on the inpatient evaluation, consultation, and medical management of patients receiving cardiovascular care at Ellis Hospital. Position Highlights Join a collaborative cardiovascular team of 20+ physicians and advanced practitioners Dedicated inpatient cardiology consultation position at Ellis Hospital Full-time, 7-on/7-off schedule 12-hour shifts Practice as an integral member of the cardiovascular service while maintaining a focused Internal Medicine role Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with cardiovascular conditions and complex medical comorbidities Work closely with cardiologists across general, interventional, electrophysiology, structural heart, and other cardiovascular subspecialties Strong access to advanced cardiovascular services and subspecialty expertise Predictable schedule with extended blocks of time off Clinical Responsibilities The Cardiac Internist will provide dedicated inpatient medical support to the cardiovascular service, including: Provide inpatient Internal Medicine consultation for patients receiving cardiovascular care Evaluate new cardiology consultations from hospital medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, and other inpatient services Perform comprehensive medical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans Manage cardiovascular patients with significant medical comorbidities in collaboration with the patient's cardiologist Assist with the medical management of conditions including heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias, valvular disease, and other cardiovascular conditions Provide pre-procedural and peri-procedural cardiovascular evaluation and risk assessment Review laboratory data, ECGs, imaging, telemetry, and other available clinical information to support patient management Collaborate with cardiologists and advanced practitioners to coordinate comprehensive patient care Facilitate communication among cardiology, hospital medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, and other consulting services Communicate treatment recommendations and care plans with patients and families Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care The Cardiac Internist will not be expected to perform invasive cardiology procedures and will work closely with cardiologists whenever specialty-level cardiovascular intervention or procedural management is indicated.
Qualifications Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine Licensed (or eligible) to practice in New York State Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care Hospital-based or inpatient medicine experience preferred Comfortable caring for medically complex hospitalized patients Interest in cardiovascular medicine and multidisciplinary care Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative cardiovascular team Recruitment Package Ellis Medicine offers a competitive recruitment package designed to support your professional and personal transition to our organization, including: Guaranteed compensation of $382,200 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. $15,000 starting bonus Relocation assistance up to $20,000 CME allowance and dedicated CME time Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits Retirement savings plan 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 is a community-focused health system serving patients throughout Schenectady County and the greater Capital Region. The cardiovascular program at Ellis Hospital provides access to a broad range of cardiac services, including cardiac emergency care, catheterization, heart failure services, electrophysiology, structural heart care, and cardiothoracic surgery. The Cardiac Internist will have the opportunity to work within this multidisciplinary environment while maintaining a focused inpatient practice and predictable schedule.
Located in New York's Capital Region, Schenectady provides convenient access to Albany, Saratoga Springs, the Adirondacks, and the Berkshires, offering a combination of urban amenities, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly communities. Join Our Team If you are an Internal Medicine physician seeking a unique inpatient role where you can focus on complex medical care within a comprehensive cardiovascular program, Ellis Medicine offers an opportunity to become an integral member of the cardiology team without the demands of a traditional outpatient practice.
Join Ellis Medicine's cardiovascular team and help provide exceptional inpatient cardiac care to patients throughout the Capital Region
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