Cardiologist - Medical Director Inherited Cardiovasular Disease

Description

Join a National Leader in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Treatment and Research

Outstanding Leadership Opportunity

Medical Director - Inherited Cardiovascular Disease Program

(ICDP)

Hartford HealthCare’s Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) is seeking a full-time board certified/board eligible Non-Invasive Cardiology physician with Inherited Cardiovascular Disease experience to lead a team of highly trained cardiovascular specialists as Medical Director of the Inherited Cardiovascular Disease Program (ICDP).  Focus on delivering superb clinical care to a diverse, medically complex patient population in both the in-patient and outpatient arenas, supported by the highest-caliber cardiovascular invasive, diagnostic, and surgical services in a collaborative and multidisciplinary setting.

The Hartford HealthCare Inherited Cardiovascular Disease Program (ICDP) is a multidisciplinary program for the care and management of patients with inherited cardiomyopathies, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, neuromuscular disease-related cardiomyopathy and aortopathies/connective tissue diseases involving the aorta. 

About the Position:

Proficiency in nuclear, exercise and pharmacological stress testing, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, and carotid ultrasound studies is required. This opportunity includes in-patient and outpatient roles in the Hartford Region (Hartford Hospital and satellite offices) and oversight of the program across the system of Hartford HealthCare's Heart & Vascular Institute ("HVI"). The role provides consultative and follow-up care to adult cardiovascular patients.

The successful candidate will have interest, training and experience in the work-up, diagnosis and treatment of ICD patients.  Working with a dedicated cardiac genetic counselor, the candidate will continue to develop the Inherited Cardiovascular Disease program for the HVI.  There are extensive clinical research opportunities available. Research experience is required.

About Hartford HealthCare:

Hartford HealthCare is the largest health care system in Connecticut with seven acute care hospitals, including Hartford Hospital, an 867-bed, tertiary academic medical center.  The extensive capabilities of the most integrated health care system in CT offer physicians more opportunity as you practice alongside nationally respected colleagues in a progressive, physician-led environment.

Our broad network includes one of the largest academic and surgical hospitals in the northeast, thriving community teaching hospitals, and one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in New England with more than 2,800 providers.

This means more options to propel your career to new heights and all within a deeply embedded culture of inclusion, innovation, and focus on the highest quality of care.  We are teachers, researchers, leaders, and, most of all, caregivers.

Located near Boston and New York City, Connecticut offers a lifestyle that is second to none. We are in the heart of some of New England’s most stunning communities, offering four beautiful seasons of recreational activities, some of the finest schools in the nation, and the opportunity to live at the shore, in leafy suburbs, or vibrant urban areas.

We invite you to schedule an informal conversation to learn more about the Heart & Vascular Institute and our opportunities:

Please email Pam Lasser, Physician Recruiter, at Pamela.Lasser@hhchealth.org or call/text at 860-306-8009.  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

BC/BE: Cardiovascular Medicine, Experience in Inherited Cardiovascular Disease


Education:
• Doctor of Medicine required. 1-2 years experience preferred.



We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.