Cardiac Surgeon – Hartford, Connecticut

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute in Hartford, CT, seeks a BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a busy team at Hartford Hospital. Robotic cardiac surgery training is highly desirable, with a high-volume program for valve, transplant, and complex care.

Academic affiliations with the University of Connecticut and active mentorship support a culture of excellence and innovation in patient care. This salaried role emphasizes growth within a leading cardiovascular program.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Training and experience in robotic cardiac surgery is highly desirable.
• Strong collaboration within a busy, multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Robotic cardiac surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery

Team collaboration

Education

Board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Tools

Mazor Robotic System

Hybrid ORs

Job description

Cardiac Surgeon – Hartford, Connecticut

Join a national leader in Cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment and research.

The Hartford HealthCare Heart and Vascular Institute(HVI)has an opportunity for a BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a busy team of collegial and highly trained staff at Hartford Hospital, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Training and experience in robotic cardiac surgery is highly desirable.

Highlights of this position:

• Well-established heart failure program includes transplant, VADs, and ECMO
• Strong, large volume valve surgery program: aortic replacement, TAVR, mitral repair and replacement, and mini invasive mitral and aortic surgery
• 40 operating rooms (4 dedicated to cardiac surgery), 2 state-of-the-art Hybrid rooms, 5 robots, 1 Mazor Robo room (Neuro), and 15 state-of-the-art minimally invasive ORs.
• More than 1,500 open heart cases per year
• Hartford Hospital is a mitral valve repair reference center and has the largest volume of mitral valve surgery in the northeast.
• Dedicated referrals from HHC’s eight affiliated hospitals throughout Connecticut
• A cardiothoracic surgical residency program in affiliation with the University of Connecticut
• Academic appointments through the University of Connecticut
• Exceptional Critical Care capabilities with dedicated Cardiac Intensivists and Advanced Practitioners
• Nationally recognized 45,000 sq. ft. Center for Education, Simulation Innovation (CESI)
• We support your development and wellbeing through the respected HHC Provider Leadership Development Institute and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness

The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Instituteis the state’s premier destination for cardiovascular care, performing more advanced cardiac procedures than any other program in Connecticut while leveraging the most innovative technology available today.

Nationally recognized for clinical excellence, the Heart & Vascular Institutedelivers exceptional care close to home, with seamless access to the region’s leading quaternary care center for the most complex cardiovascular needs.

Hartford HealthCareis a nationally recognized, integrated health system employing more than 2,800 providers across over 500 practice locations throughout Connecticut. Our network includes eight acute care hospitals - among them one of the largest academic and surgical centers in the Northeast - along with thriving community teaching hospitals and one of New England’s largest physician-led, multi-specialty medical groups.

At the Heart & Vascular Institute, there are truly no limits to what you can achieve. Our program is built around collaboration, mentorship, and meaningful professional growth, creating an environment where physicians are supported, valued, and empowered to shape both their practice and the future of patient care. Physicians benefit from strong mentorship at every career stage, access to advanced technology, and the resources of a forward-thinking health system that prioritizes innovation and excellence. We are deeply committed to delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based care while fostering a collegial culture that encourages curiosity, leadership, and continuous learning. Our physicians are educators, researchers, leaders - and above all, compassionate caregivers.

Ideally located within two hours of both Boston and New York City, Connecticut provides an outstanding quality of life for you and your family. From top-ranked schools to four seasons of outdoor recreation, you will find diverse living options to suit any lifestyle - whether along the shoreline, in picturesque suburbs, or within vibrant urban communities.

This is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this position as of the posting date. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses, incentive pay plans, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation.

ABTS BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon