Physician

Physician

Job Type


Permanent

Specialty


Cardiology

State


CT

Location


CT - Hartford, CT

Description


Location:
Hartford, CT


Hartford, Connecticut offers a rich blend of history and modern urban living, serving as the state capital with a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining options, and easy access to both Boston and New York City. The city provides an excellent environment for medical professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, culturally rich community.


Facility:
This nationally recognized, integrated health system includes 2,800+ providers across 500+ locations, including eight hospitals and one of the Northeast's largest academic centers. The Heart & Vascular Institute offers a highly collaborative, forward-thinking environment where physicians lead, innovate, and grow within a tertiary/quaternary care setting.


Opportunity:
Physician - Cardiology


Job Details:

• Serve as Medical Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Program with primary oversight of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) services
• Provide clinical leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for a growing, multidisciplinary ECMO program supporting cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, advanced heart failure, and complex critical care patients
• Oversee patient selection, cannulation strategies, management protocols, and decannulation processes
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of ECMO clinical pathways, policies, and protocols aligned with ELSO and national best practices
• Provide direct clinical care consistent with cardiology subspecialty training
• Monitor and improve ECMO clinical outcomes, patient safety metrics, and resource utilization
• Lead morbidity and mortality reviews and quality improvement initiatives related to ECMO and MCS care
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and reporting requirements including ELSO standards
• Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, emergency medicine, perfusion services, nursing, respiratory therapy, and hospital leadership
• Support recruitment, education, and ongoing competency development of ECMO team members
• Foster a culture of high reliability, accountability, and continuous learning
• Provide teaching and mentorship for fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff
• Support simulation, training, and continuing education related to ECMO and cardiogenic shock
• Participate in research, registry participation, and scholarly activity as aligned with institutional goals
• Partner with Heart & Vascular Institute leadership to expand ECMO services, referral networks, and regional impact
• Support development of advanced shock teams, mobile ECMO capabilities, and heart failure/MCS expansion as appropriate
• MD or DO with board certification in Cardiology required; Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant, or Critical Care Cardiology preferred
• Demonstrated hands-on ECMO experience, including leadership in ECMO management for cardiac indications required
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut required
• Prior experience as an ECMO Director, Associate Director, or physician champion preferred

Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.

Job ID


62681131 Contact Information


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