Pediatric Intensivist - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's health system in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a BE/BC Pediatric Intensivist to join their critical care team in the PICU. This primarily clinical position involves teaching and involvement in quality improvement. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, board certification in Pediatrics, and fellowship training in pediatric critical care. The position emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care, making it vital for the community's health needs.

Qualifications

• Experience providing health care in pediatric critical care settings.
• Demonstrated teaching and leadership experience with strong leadership potential.
• Board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Join the critical care team in the 18 bed PICU.
• Be involved in teaching, quality improvement, and clinical program development.

Skills

Health care in pediatric critical care settings

Teaching and leadership experience

Leadership

Education

MD or DO degree

Three years of pediatric specialty residency training

Three or more years of fellowship training in pediatric critical care

Job description

Job Description

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is a nationally recognized, Magnet designated, 187-bed not‑for‑profit children’s health care system headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation, we foster a patient‑ and family‑centered environment with a focus on research, education and advocacy. This regional health care system cares for children across multiple states and is the only free‑standing children's hospital between Boston and New York. Connecticut Children’s provides various specialized services to take care of all of our community’s children, from emergency care to behavioral health, surgery to critical care, orthopedics, cancer treatment, cardiology, and more. Connecticut Children’s serves as the primary pediatric teaching hospital for the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, has a teaching partnership with the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, and is a research partner of The Jackson Laboratory. Connecticut Children’s welcomes, cares for and protects all children who walk through our doors. We are an institution of acceptance and compassion regardless of nationality or immigration status.

Responsibilities

Connecticut Children’s is looking for a BE/BC Pediatric Intensivist to join our critical care team in our 18 bed PICU. This is primarily a clinical position, but the ideal candidate will be expected to be involved in other activities, such as teaching, quality improvement, clinical program development, etc. Our philosophy is to provide evidence‑based, high‑intensity, family‑centered, compassionate care.

The hospital has an independent pediatric residency program. We are also responsible for teaching Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellows and medical students. We see a commitment to teaching as one of the core values of our division - a pediatric facility that delivers vital and lifesaving care for children and their families throughout the region.

Position Specific Role Responsibilities

• Experience providing health care in pediatric critical care settings.
• Demonstrated teaching and leadership experience with strong leadership potential.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required

• MD or DO degree.
• Three years of pediatric specialty residency training.
• Three or more years of fellowship training in pediatric critical care. Candidates with experience or training in pediatric cardiac intensive care are encouraged to apply.

License and/or Certification Required

• Board certification in Pediatrics.
• Board eligibility/certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Position Specific Job License and/or Certification Required

• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (American Heart Association / Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well‑being as one team.