Critical Care Cardiologist

Hartford HealthCare; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute invites applications for an intensivist with a strong cardiac interest or a cardiologist with critical care training to join Hartford Hospital's Cardiac ICU team.

The role emphasizes complex cardiovascular disease management, involvement in ECMO and advanced heart failure services, and opportunities for leadership and education across APPs, fellows, residents, and students.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology and/or Critical Care is required.
• Experience or training in advanced cardiac care is preferred.
• Cannulation, interpretation of ECMO therapies and ICU procedures are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with complex cardiovascular disease including pre- and postoperative management.
• Involvement with heart transplant and ventricular assist devices (VAD) patient care.
• Participate in ECMO program and lead when appropriate; cannulation experience welcomed but not required.
• Place chest tubes and perform bronchoscopy and emergent intubations as needed.
• Collaborate with Hartford Hospital ICU staff and Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute for education and research.

Skills

Cardiology

Critical Care

ECMO Experience

Education

BC/BE in Cardiology and/or Critical Care

Job description

Location detail:
85 Jefferson Street, HartfordCardiology/Critical Care Physician Opportunity in ConnecticutGet MORE from your career with Hartford HealthCare.The
Hartford HealthCare Heart & 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 that can include pre- and postoperative care, heart transplant and/or a ventricular assist device (VAD), 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 & 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 Hartford HealthCare
Provider Leadership Development Institute .
About Hartford HealthCare: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.
Qualifications:BC/BE in Cardiology and/or Critical Care
We would welcome the opportunity to connect at your convenience to explore how your professional goals may align with our mission and vision.