Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist | Fort Wayne, IN | Hospital Employed

The Rane Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

CME Allowance & Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Cover

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join a dedicated heart failure program. This 100% subspecialized role focuses on LVAD management and GDMT within a robust APP team.

The position operates in a modern, single-location facility with comprehensive diagnostic imaging and Cerner PowerChart, Dragon Dictation, and CLEO AI Scribe tools to streamline documentation. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Visa sponsorship (J-1 / H-1B) is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Focus exclusively on Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD management, and GDMT.
• Collaborate with a robust team of 4 Advanced Practice Providers.
• Perform Right Heart Catheterizations and LVAD related procedures.
• Provide care within a state-of-the-art, single-location hospital setting.

Skills

Advanced Heart Failure

LVAD management

Right heart caths

GDMT

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

Tools

Cerner PowerChart

Dragon Dictation

CLEO AI Scribe

Job 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.