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Director of Heart Transplantation
Join a national leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment and research
The Hartford HealthCare Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) has an opportunity for an experienced
About the HHC Heart and Vascular Institute:
The Hartford HealthCare HVI system of care includes the most talented and experienced physicians, the very latest technology, and a team of compassionate caregivers whose only goal is to help patients and their families fight heart disease, which is our nation’s number one killer.
At the HHC Heart and Vascular Institute, we measure everything we do. That’s what helps us continuously improve, and separates us from our competition. Our Cardiovascular Data Management Center provides comprehensive and continuous quality improvement information, and allows us to compare our patient outcomes to state and national benchmarks.
We don’t miss a single beat when it comes to cardiac care. Hartford Hospital achieved a perfect score for cardiac surgery from the Society for Thoracic Surgeons. It is one of only a tiny handful of hospitals in the nation to earn this prestigious distinction.
The Society’s rankings, considered the gold standard, use a one to three-star rating. Hartford Hospital earned a three-star rating—a perfect score-- from the Society for patient care and the best clinical outcomes in the cardiac care including:
· Aortic valve replacement
· Coronary artery bypass grafting
· Mitral valve replacement and repair
· Combined mitral valve replacement/repair and coronary artery bypass grafting
· Combined aortic valve replacement/repair and coronary artery bypass grafting
Highlights of this position:
· Well-established heart failure program includes transplant, VADs, and ECMO
· Strong, large volume valve surgery program: aortic replacement, TAVR, mitral repair and replacement, and mini invasive mitral and aortic surgery
· 40 operating rooms (4 dedicated to cardiac surgery), 2 state-of-the-art Hybrid rooms, 5 robots, 1 Mazor Robo room (Neuro), and 15 state-of-the-art minimally invasive ORs.
· More than 1,500 open heart cases per year
· Dedicated referrals from HHC’s six affiliated hospitals throughout Connecticut
· Robust opportunities for academics and research with close affiliation with the University of Connecticut
· Exceptional Critical Care capabilities with dedicated Cardiac Intensivists and Advanced Practitioners
· Nationally recognized 45,000 sq. ft. Center for Education, Simulation Innovation (CESI)
· We support your development and wellbeing through the respected HHC Provider Leadership Development Institute and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness
About Hartford HealthCare:
The Hartford HealthCare network employs over 2,500 providers in over 400 practice locations throughout Connecticut, seven acute care hospitals including one of the largest academic and surgical hospitals in the northeast, thriving community teaching hospitals, and one of the largest, physician-led, multi-specialty medical groups in New England.
This means MORE OPTIONS for physicians to propel careers 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.
Our location:
Connecticut is located within two hours of Boston and New York City, and offers access to the finest schools in the nation, four beautiful seasons of recreational activities, access to New England beaches and ski resorts, and options to live near the shore, in leafy suburbs, or in vibrant urban areas.
For additional information and 1:1 discussion: Please contact Clayton Tebbetts, CPRP, HHC Physician Recruiter Clayton.Tebbetts@hhchealth.org, or call/text (860) 696-6071
Experience in Heart Transplantation
Hartford HealthCare is a leading health care provider in Connecticut. We are renowned for our patient-centered approach to care, cutting-edge technology, medical training, and commitment to innovation. Our diverse clinical practice environments and collaborative physician-led culture make this an extraordinary place to practice, learn, grow, and excel while making a meaningful impact on the health of our communities.
If you love the New England lifestyle, you will love living and practicing here. Eastern Connecticut and the Farmington Valley are storybook-beautiful and steeped in history. West Hartford has been named a “Top 10 City to Raise a Family” by Kiplinger and the “Coolest Suburb in America” by Travel + Leisure. And Connecticut’s shoreline has been hailed as “The New Hamptons” by the New York Post.
With our expansive care network, you’ll find plenty of options to practice and live where you want. You’ll find neighborhoods and homes in the country, along the shore, in vibrant metro areas, or within friendly suburbs. Many of Connecticut’s best public and private schools can be found in the communities where we work and live. And, the state has many nationally recognized colleges, including Yale University, Quinnipiac University, and Trinity University, giving you and your family ready access to the educational and cultural benefits of these world-class institutions.
Hartford HealthCare’s mission is built around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our people-centric fosters a culture of belonging that promotes meaningful connections amongst our community and stimulates innovation. Here, we celebrate our diversity and embrace our freedom to bring our best unique selves to work every day. Working together with respect and appreciation, we’re a healing community of leaders capable of enhancing health care for all.
