Cardiac Surgeon

Women in Endo; Connecticut; On-site; USD 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Hartford Healthcare in Connecticut seeks a skilled Cardiac Surgeon to join a leading not-for-profit system. You will perform CABG, valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery.

You will manage perioperative patients, participate in on-call coverage, and contribute to quality improvement and education. You will mentor residents and fellows, collaborate with cardiology and anesthesia teams, and stay current with advances in cardiac surgery.

Qualifications

• Board certification/eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Unrestricted Connecticut medical license or eligibility.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic or Cardiac Surgery.
• Strong record of clinical outcomes and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex cardiac surgeries including bypass, valve repair/replacement, and aortic procedures.
• Evaluate patients, interpret diagnostic tests, and develop surgical treatment plans.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and provide emergency surgical care as needed.
• Ensure highest standards of patient safety, quality, and evidence‑based practice.
• Document care in electronic medical records and communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Engage in quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and protocol development.
• Supervise and mentor residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers.
• Stay current with advances in cardiac surgery and participate in continuing medical education.
• Cardiac surgery (CABG, valve, aortic procedures).
• Minimally invasive and/or robotic cardiac techniques.
• Preoperative and postoperative patient management.
• Reading and interpreting echocardiograms and cardiac imaging.
• Intraoperative hemodynamic management.
• Management of cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO.
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
• Quality improvement and patient safety methodologies.
• Teaching and mentoring residents/fellows.

Skills

Strong outcomes/quality metrics

Education

Board certification/eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Unrestricted Connecticut medical license or eligibility

Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic or Cardiac Surgery

Tools

ACLS certification

Job description

Hartford Healthcare seeks a skilled Cardiac Surgeon to join our leading not-for-profit system in Connecticut. In this role, you will perform complex cardiac procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality, compassionate care. You will manage patients across the perioperative continuum, participate in call coverage, and engage in quality improvement and education. Hartford Healthcare offers access to advanced technology, robust professional development, and a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex cardiac surgeries including bypass, valve repair/replacement, and aortic procedures
• Evaluate patients, interpret diagnostic tests, and develop surgical treatment plans
• Collaborate with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes
• Participate in on‑call rotation and provide emergency surgical care as needed
• Ensure highest standards of patient safety, quality, and evidence‑based practice
• Document care in electronic medical records and communicate clearly with patients and families
• Engage in quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and protocol development
• Supervise and mentor residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers
• Stay current with advances in cardiac surgery and participate in continuing medical education
• Cardiac surgery (CABG, valve, aortic procedures)
• Minimally invasive and/or robotic cardiac techniques
• Preoperative and postoperative patient management
• Reading and interpreting echocardiograms and cardiac imaging
• Intraoperative hemodynamic management
• Management of cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Quality improvement and patient safety methodologies
• Teaching and mentoring residents/fellows

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• Board certification/eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Unrestricted Connecticut medical license or eligibility
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic or Cardiac Surgery
• Strong record of clinical outcomes and quality metrics