Description

Job Description

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Board Eligible / Board Certified Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join an established, dedicated heart failure program.

This is a 100% subspecialized position with no general cardiology requirements. The incoming physician will work closely with an exceptionally robust team of 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to provide comprehensive heart failure and LVAD care to a thriving patient population.

Key Position Highlights

• 100% Subspecialized Volume: Focus exclusively on Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD management, and GDMT. Patient referrals are generated directly from the hospital's large primary care base and employed cardiologists
• Procedural Expectations: Perform Right Heart Catheterizations, LVAD interrogations, and speed adjustments (100 to 140+ annual procedures). APPs manage CardioMEMS monitoring.
• Robust APP Infrastructure: Supported by a team of dedicated Heart Failure APPs who manage the outpatient GDMT clinic, assist with inpatient rounding, and handle 24/7 first call for VAD certification requirements.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Single-location practice situated directly within Lutheran Hospital. Features 6 total procedural labs (3 Cath Labs, 1 Hybrid Lab, 2 EP Labs), an on-site stress lab, and full diagnostic imaging (ECHO, CT, MRI, Nuclear).
• Modern Technology: Practice utilizing Cerner / PowerChart with Dragon Dictation and CLEO AI Scribe technology to streamline clinical documentation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Guaranteed Base Salary with wRVU productivity incentives
• Commencement Bonus & Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement Package
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Allowance & Paid Time Off
• Relocation Assistance

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
• Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology is required
• Ability to perform Right Heart Catheterizations and manage LVAD therapies
• Both experienced cardiologists and current/upcoming fellows are encouraged to apply
• Note: Visa sponsorship (J-1 / H-1B) is not available for this role.

Contact Information

To learn more about this Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology opportunity or to submit your CV for consideration, please reach out directly to Kristy_tigner@chs.net