Med Dir Cardiology Services / Mechanical Circulatory Support

Job description

Location Detail: 85 Seymour Street - HHMOB (10117)
Cardiologist Opening in Connecticut for
Physician Leader, Mechanical Circulatory Support
The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking an experienced Cardiology Physician Leader to serve as Medical Director of our Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Program , with primary oversight of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) services. This physician will 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.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician with deep ECMO expertise and a passion for program development, quality improvement, and team-based care to shape the future of advanced cardiac support at a tertiary/quaternary care center.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Program Development
• Serve as the physician leader and clinical authority for the ECMO and mechanical circulatory support program.
• 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 specialty training (cardiology subspecialty practice).

Quality, Safety, and Outcomes
• 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 (e.g., ELSO).

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
• Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, emergency medicine, perfusion services, nursing, respiratory therapy, and hospital leadership.
• Support recruitment, education, and ongoing competency of ECMO team members.
• Foster a culture of high reliability, accountability, and continuous learning.

Education & Academic Engagement (if applicable)
• 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.

Strategic Growth
• Partner with Heart & Vascular Institute leadership to expand ECMO services, referral networks, and regional impact.
• Support development of advanced shock teams, mobile ECMO capabilities, or heart failure/MCS expansion as appropriate.

Qualifications:
Required
• MD or DO with board certification in Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant, or Critical Care Cardiology preferred).
• Demonstrated hands-on ECMO experience , including leadership in ECMO management for cardiac indications.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments.

Preferred
• Prior experience as an ECMO Director, Associate Director, or physician champion.
• Familiarity with ELSO standards, registry participation, and quality benchmarks.
• Strong interest in program building, innovation, and system-level improvement.
• Academic appointment and scholarly activity (if applicable).

About Hartford HealthCare (HHC)
A nationally recognized, integrated system with 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.
Interested in exploring opportunities? Contact Pam Lasser, Physician Recruiter at Email: [email protected] , or Call or Text: 860-306-8009. Learn more about the Heart & Vascular Institute: https://hartfordhealthcare.org/services/heart-vascular
Qualifications
MD or DO with board certification in Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant, or Critical Care Cardiology preferred).