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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for cardiac intensivist in Connecticut is $360,834.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $352,000.00 and $380,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cardiac intensivist?

A Cardiac Intensivist is a physician who specializes in the intensive care of patients with severe cardiac conditions. They work in cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) and manage critically ill patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, post-cardiac surgery recovery, and other life-threatening cardiovascular issues. Their role includes interpreting diagnostic tests, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and making urgent decisions to stabilize patients. Typically trained in cardiology, critical care, or both, they use advanced technologies like mechanical circulatory support and ECMO. Their goal is to provide specialized, life-saving treatment for the most complex heart cases.

What is a typical workday like for a cardiac intensivist in a hospital setting?

A typical day for a Cardiac Intensivist involves managing critically ill cardiac patients in the intensive care unit, conducting patient rounds, and collaborating closely with cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, and respiratory therapists. You may perform advanced procedures such as hemodynamic monitoring, oversee mechanical circulatory support devices, and rapidly respond to medical emergencies. Expect a dynamic environment requiring frequent interdisciplinary communication and quick clinical decision-making to address rapidly changing patient conditions. Shifts can be demanding, often including nights and weekends, but provide opportunities for ongoing learning and significant impact on patient care and outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cardiac intensivist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cardiac Intensivist, you need comprehensive expertise in critical care, cardiology, and advanced life support, generally acquired through a medical degree, residency, and specialized fellowship training. Board certification in cardiology or critical care, proficiency with cardiac monitoring equipment, ECMO, and electronic medical records are typically required. Strong decision-making, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure make candidates stand out in this high-stakes specialty. These skills are vital for ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless collaboration in fast-paced, multidisciplinary cardiac intensive care environments.

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Infographic showing various Cardiac Intensivist job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $360,834 per year, or $173.5 per hour.

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Hartford, CT • On-site

$200 - $300/hr

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Hartford, CT, United States (On-site)

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About Us

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.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Connecticut Children’s is Connecticut’s only dedicated health care system dedicated to Children. It is an academic free standing Children’s Hospital affiliated with the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine. The cardiovascular institute at Connecticut Children’s offers full range of cardiovascular services from neonates to adults. Complex interventional cardiology and zero X ray ablation, dedicated cardiac intensivist are among some of the highlights of our program. We have a newly developed fetal care center and our adult congenital heart disease program is accredited by adult congenital heart association.

Responsibilities

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.
Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Candidate should be dual-boarded/board eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Pediatric Cardiology or Pediatric Critical Care medicine with 1 year advanced training in Cardiac Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology with an additional year in CVICU/ CICU.

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

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

Connecticut Children’s is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 3912
  • Posting Date 11/11/2025, 04:12 PM
  • Job Shift Varies
  • Locations 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, US (On-site)
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