Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist - Per Diem - Hartford, CT (Two Openings)

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.

Connecticut Children's offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

MD or DO

Successful completion of an Accredited Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited post-graduate training program in Critical Care

1 year advanced training in Cardiac Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology with an additional year in CVICU/ CICU.

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatric Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology with additional demonstrated training and or experience in Cardiac Critical Care.

The salary for this position is $136/hr to $170/hr.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate should have the ability to lead a diverse group, to work with hospital and academic department partners using a collaborative approach, success in promoting scholarship and funding, and the ability to mentor young faculty

• Clinical responsibilities: Will include clinical time in the CVICU, working with multidisciplinary team, be part of team developing and implementation of care protocols.
• Will be encouraged to actively participate in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program.
• Educational responsibilities: Will include supervision, instruction, and mentoring of pediatric residents, and medical students, as well as dedicated CVICU advanced practice providers
• Research: Clinical research opportunities, development of research programs.
• Candidates will be strongly encouraged to initiate and/or be part of ongoing QI projects.

Future direction for Congenital Heart Program at Connecticut Children's Hospital (depending on interest) :

Candidate may choose to actively help support and develop

• Step down unit /intermediate unit to help provide continued safe care to cardiac patients in collaboration with the inpatient cardiologist team.
• Advanced heart failure
• Pediatric pulmonary hypertension.
• A ventricular assist device and heart transplant program.
• Neurodevelopment in patients with congenital cardiac disease and advanced technologies.