Critical Care Cardiologist

AOIA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute in Hartford Hospital seeks an Intensivist with a strong cardiac interest or a Cardiologist with critical care experience to join our Cardiac ICU team.

You will care for patients with complex cardiovascular disease, including pre- and postoperative care, heart transplant, VAD, and ECMO, with opportunities for leadership in the ECMO program and mentorship for APPs, fellows, and residents.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Cardiology and/or Critical Care.
• Strong cardiac ICU experience or critical care training.
• Commitment to education and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with complex cardiovascular disease including pre/postoperative care, heart transplant, VAD, ECMO.
• Involvement in ECMO program and leadership opportunities.
• Perform chest procedures and emergent airway management.
• Collaborate with APPs, fellows, residents, and interns.
• Teach and mentor trainees in a high-quality ICU setting.

Skills

Cardiology / Critical Care expertise

Leadership in ECMO program

Educational mentorship

Education

BC/BE in Cardiology and/or Critical Care

Tools

ECMO cannulation

Chest tube placement

Bronchoscopy

Intubation

Job description

Location detail: 85 Jefferson Street, Hartford

Cardiology/Critical Care Physician Opportunity in Connecticut

Get 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.

• 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.

Contact Information

Please contact Pam Lasser, Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail] or mobile: [phone].