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Connecticut Children's · 1 day ago

Division Chief Cardiology

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. The Division Head of Cardiology will provide visionary leadership to manage clinical, educational, and administrative activities, ensuring high-quality pediatric cardiology care while fostering faculty development and strategic growth.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the full continuum of pediatric cardiology services including fetal cardiology, outpatient and inpatient care, imaging, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)

Work closely with surgical and critical care teams to ensure excellent outcomes

Perform full range of ablation, device procedures in pediatric and adult congenital heart disease patients and interpret cardiopulmonary stress tests

Conduct monthly pediatric cardiology business meetings focused on transparency and performance improvement to include clinical metrics, growth strategies, quality initiatives, and patient access

Partner with our office manager to optimize physician scheduling and procedural allocation

Perform clinical responsibility in specialty area

Responsible for overseeing the recruitment, retention, and development of faculty across all subspecialty domains

Work closely with hospital and departmental leadership to advocate for resources, shape workforce planning, and ensure alignment with institutional goals

Lead annual reviews and professional development planning for faculty members, provide mentorship and feedback, and guide academic promotion efforts

Support the development of clinical niche areas for faculty, including expanding programs in ACHD, fetal cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart failure, and electrophysiology

Work with administrative teams to monitor budgets, manage division operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

Mentor junior faculty through structured career development plans, regular feedback sessions, and support for academic advancement

Create a supportive and collaborative culture that encourages scholarly productivity and personal growth

Work closely with division members to define clinical interests, align those with institutional priorities, and create customized pathways for skill development and leadership growth

Serve as the preceptor for adult cardiology fellows from Hartford Hospital, UCONN Health (John Dempsey Hospital) and Danbury Hospital

Collaborate with adult cardiology leadership to define and implement the strategic roadmap for the Cardiovascular Institute

Develop shared initiatives in population health, digital transformation, preventive cardiology, and value-based care

Facilitate collaboration between pediatric and adult services, especially in areas like Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD), inherited cardiovascular disorders, and shared imaging or interventional platforms

Build bridges across departments such as cardiothoracic surgery, radiology, critical care, and nursing to deliver coordinated, high-value care

Monitor and improve key performance indicators across the cardiovascular enterprise including volume growth, access metrics, cost efficiency, and patient satisfaction

Participate in joint monthly operational meetings with the institute’s executive leadership team to address service line goals, barriers, and growth opportunities

Represent the Cardiovascular Institute in external collaborations, philanthropic activities, and advocacy efforts

Engage in community outreach, alumni relations, and institutional branding in alignment with the hospital’s mission

Spearhead efforts in care redesign, including telehealth expansion, AI-supported diagnostics, and enhanced care coordination for complex cardiac patients

Lead initiatives in health equity and outcomes tracking to ensure inclusive, data-driven decision-making

Qualification

Pediatric CardiologyAdministrative ExperienceLeadership ExperienceBC/BE Pediatric CardiologistDEA RegistrationStrategic PlanningCommunity EngagementMentorshipCollaboration

Required

10 years of progressively complex administrative experience in an academic medical center setting

5 years Leadership experience

Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut

BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist

DEA with Controlled Substance required and must be maintained thereafter

Company

Connecticut Children's

Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.

Founded in 1996

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees