Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier children’s health system in Hartford, CT is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Cardiologist to join the CVICU team. The role involves clinical duties, mentoring residents, and engaging in research initiatives to improve patient care. Ideal candidates will be board-certified and possess advanced training. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to shape pediatric cardiology services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Dual-boarded or board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Pediatric Cardiology.
• Licensed and registered in the State of Connecticut, in good standing.
• DEA registration with controlled substance requirements maintained.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical duties in the CVICU and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the ECMO program.
• Engage in clinical research and develop research programs.
• Engage in clinical research and develop research programs.
• Initiate or participate in ongoing quality improvement projects.

Skills

Dual-boarded in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Pediatric Cardiology

Clinical research participation

Mentoring pediatric residents and medical students

Education

Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology

CT license or eligible

Job description

Pediatric Cardiologist - CVICU - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Job located at Connecticut Children’s Hospital, a dedicated children’s health system in Hartford, CT.

Overview

Connecticut Children’s is Connecticut’s only dedicated health care system for children. The cardiovascular institute offers services from neonates to adults and includes complex interventional cardiology, zero X‑ray ablation, and a cardiac ICU.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties in the CVICU, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and developing and implementing care protocols.
• Active participation in the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program.
• Educational responsibilities: supervise and mentor pediatric residents, medical students, and CVICU advanced practice providers.
• Engage in clinical research and develop research programs.
• Initiate or participate in ongoing quality improvement projects.

Future Directions

• Support step‑down/intermediate unit for cardiac patients.
• Advanced heart failure management.
• Pediatric pulmonary hypertension.
• Ventricular assist device and heart transplant program.
• Neurodevelopment in patients with congenital cardiac disease and advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• Dual‑boarded or board‑eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Pediatric Cardiology, or Pediatric Critical Care Medicine with 1 year advanced training in Cardiac Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology and an additional year in CVICU/CICU.

Licensing and Certification

• Licensed and registered in the State of Connecticut, in good standing.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology.
• DEA registration with controlled substance requirements maintained.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

About Connecticut Children’s

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system dedicated exclusively to children, offering more than 30 pediatric specialties and a commitment to research, education, and community partnerships.