Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Malpractice tail coverage

CME funds

Licensure reimbursement

Flexible time off (6 weeks)

RVU/Quality bonuses

Job summary

SPG is seeking a Cardiologist specializing in Heart Failure to lead inpatient and outpatient care in Munster, Indiana. The role features a strong base salary of $550,000–$650,000+ with wRVU incentives, a negotiable sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The candidate will provide advanced heart failure management, GDMT, and collaborate with structural heart, EP, and rehabilitation teams across the health system, while maintaining flexible hours and no general

Qualifications

• 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; licensure eligibility

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive heart failure management across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Diagnose and treat complex cardiomyopathies and advanced heart failure per GDMT.
• Manage remote monitoring & outpatient therapies including implantable devices.
• Perform diagnostic workups: echocardiography, nuclear imaging, right heart caths.
• Provide physician oversight for Heart Failure APPs within a team.
• Collaborate with Structural Heart, EP, Rehab, Palliative Care, Dietitians, Social Work.
• Lead health system initiatives for readmission reduction and GDMT optimization.
• Engage with general cardiologists, PCPs, and hospitalists to streamline referrals.

Skills

Internal medicine foundation

CVD fellowship

Board certification in CVD

Licensure eligibility & DEA

Education

MD/DO with Internal Medicine residency & Cardiovascular Disease fellowship

Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

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

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