Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist)

Essenti Talent; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Malpractice tail coverage

CME funds

Licensure reimbursement

Flexible time off (6 weeks)

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus negotiable

Job summary

Essenti Talent is recruiting a Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist) in Indiana for a full-time, direct-hire role at the heart failure program. You will lead inpatient and outpatient care, diagnose complex cardiomyopathies, and guide GDMT protocols while collaborating with Structural Heart, EP, and rehab teams.

The package includes a base salary of $550,000–$650,000+ with wRVU incentives, a negotiable sign-on bonus, relocation support, comprehensive benefits, and CME funds, with strong MGMA

Qualifications

• MD/DO with cardiovascular training and fellowship; board certified/eligible.
• Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
• State medical license; DEA; Indiana licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive heart failure management across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Diagnose and treat complex cardiomyopathies and advanced heart failure with GDMT.
• Manage outpatient therapies and remote hemodynamic monitoring to prevent decompensation.
• Perform diagnostic workups including echocardiography, nuclear imaging, and right heart caths.
• Lead Heart Failure APPs (NPs/PAs) within a collaborative team.
• Collaborate with Structural Heart, EP, Rehab, Dietitians and Social Work for holistic care.
• Lead quality initiatives: readmission reduction, GDMT optimization, pathways and metrics.
• Engage referral networks with general cardiologists, PCPs, and hospitalists.

Skills

GDMT proficiency

Echocardiography interpretation

Clinical leadership

Remote monitoring management

Education

MD or DO with Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship

Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease; BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure

Tools

Implantable devices

Remote monitoring systems

Nuclear imaging

Job description

Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday – Friday | Flexible Operating Hours | No General Cardiology Call

Target Compensation: $550,000 – $650,000+ Base Salary (Aligned with Regional MGMA Benchmarks) + wRVU Productivity Incentives & Negotiable Sign-On Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Inpatient & Outpatient Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive heart failure management across inpatient consult services and outpatient heart failure clinic settings.
• Advanced Heart Failure Management: Diagnose and treat complex cardiomyopathies and advanced stage heart failure using Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) and modern clinical protocols.
• Remote Monitoring & Outpatient Therapies: Manage outpatient IV diuretic administration and utilize remote hemodynamic monitoring technologies (including implantable devices) to proactively adjust treatment plans and prevent acute decompensation.
• Diagnostic & Invasive Procedures: Perform diagnostic workups including echocardiography, nuclear imaging, and diagnostic right heart catheterizations.
• Clinical Team Leadership: Provide physician oversight and guidance for dedicated Heart Failure Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs) within a collaborative practice model.
• Subspecialty & Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with Structural Heart teams (TAVR/mitral repair), Electrophysiology (CRT/ICD), Cardiac Rehab, Palliative Care, Dietitians, and Social Work to deliver holistic patient care.
• Program Development & Quality Directives: Lead health system initiatives focused on hospital readmission reduction, GDMT optimization, clinical pathway implementation, and quality metric tracking.
• Referral Network Engagement: Work collaboratively with a broad internal network of general cardiologists, primary care providers, and hospitalists to streamline referral care pathways.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO with ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship
• Fellowship training or specialized clinical focus in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
• Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease; BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure
• Active or eligible for state medical license, DEA, and state controlled substance registrations

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Comprehensive base salary ($550,000 – $650,000+ aligned with regional MGMA benchmarks) and overall compensation packages are discussed directly during the interview process
• Contract bonuses off of RVU’s and quality metrics
• Flexible, negotiable sign-on bonus and relocation assistance options available based on candidate needs
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans included
• 403(b) opportunities including employer match
• Malpractice coverage including full tail
• Exceptional CME funds
• Licensure reimbursement: license, CSR, DEA, Dues/Subscriptions
• Flexible time off – total of 6 weeks

**Open to H-1B applicants who meet all federal requirements and possess an unrestricted Indiana medical license

**Competitive compensation package aligned with current MGMA benchmarks; final salary is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's professional experience and qualifications