Cardiology / Critical Care Cardiologist

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Heart and Vascular Institute in Connecticut seeks an intensivist with a strong cardiac interest or a cardiologist with critical care experience to join the Hartford Hospital Cardiac ICU. The role includes care for complex cardiovascular patients, including post‑op, heart transplant, VAD, and ECMO cannulation, with opportunities for ECMO leadership and education.

Cannulation experience preferred; collaboration with APPs, fellows, residents, and a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Cardiology and/or Critical Care.
• Experience in Cardiac ICU and complex cardiovascular patient management.
• Ability to perform emergent procedures including intubation and chest tube placement.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with complex cardiovascular disease including pre- and postoperative care, heart transplant and VAD, and ECMO cannulation.
• Involvement in Hartford Hospital’s ECMO program with leadership opportunities as appropriate.
• Educate APPs, cardiology fellows, critical care fellows, residents and interns.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver cutting-edge cardiology and critical care services.

Skills

Cardiology

Critical Care

ECMO

Impella

Bronchoscopy

Ventilator management

Chest tube placement

Education

BC/BE Cardiology and/or Critical Care

Tools

ECMO

Impella

Bronchoscopy

Ventilator management

Chest tubes

Job description

Cardiology/Critical Care Physician Opportunity in Connecticut

Get MORE from your career with Hartford HealthCare

The Hartford HealthCare Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) has an opportunity for an intensivist with a strong cardiac interest and experience or a cardiologist with critical care experience and/or training, to join a team of collegial and highly trained Cardiac ICU staff at Hartford Hospital.

• Care for patients with complex cardiovascular disease which can include pre- and postoperative care, heart transplant and/or a Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), and acute mechanical circulatory support (ECMO cannulation, impella and intra-aortic balloon pumps) and cardiogenic shock
• Opportunities for involvement in our ECMO program
• Leadership opportunities within our ECMO program with appropriate level of experience
• Cannulation experience preferred but not required
• Educational opportunities with APPs, cardiology fellows, critical care fellows, residents and interns
• Successful candidate will be able to place chest tubes, and perform bronchoscopy and emergent intubations
• The Hartford Hospital critical care unit is staffed with highly trained advanced practitioners and fellows
• The Heart and Vascular Institute is one of the strongest programs in the country. The Cardiac Surgery service performs approximately 1500 surgeries per year. The Advanced Heart Failure Service is one of the largest in New England, with one of the highest post-transplant survival rates in the nation. HHC HVI performs on average 40 transplants a year.
• We support your professional growth and development through a well stablished HHC Provider Leadership Development Institute

About Hartford HealthCare (HHC):

Hartford HealthCare is 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.

Qualifications – BC/BE Cardiology and/or Critical Care