Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist)

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Munster (IN); In loco; USD 550.000 - 650.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Base salary with regional benchmarks

Sign-on bonus negotiable

Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking aCardiologist specializing in Heart Failure to lead comprehensive care across inpatient and outpatient settings in Indiana.

The role emphasizes GDMT-guided management, advanced therapies, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Compensation is competitive and includes sign-on options and incentives.

Competenze

• MD/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.

Mansioni

• Provide inpatient and outpatient heart failure management across services.
• Diagnose and treat complex cardiomyopathies and advanced heart failure per GDMT.
• Manage outpatient IV diuretics and remote hemodynamic monitoring to prevent decompensation.
• Perform diagnostic workups including echocardiography, nuclear imaging, and right heart caths.
• Provide physician leadership for Heart Failure APPs (NPs/PAs).
• Collaborate with Structural Heart, Electrophysiology, Cardiac Rehab, Palliative Care, Dietitians and Social Work.
• Lead health system initiatives on readmission reduction, GDMT optimization, care pathways, and quality metrics.
• Engage with a broad referral network to streamline care pathways.

Conoscenze

Clinical leadership

Remote monitoring

Echocardiography

GDMT protocols

Formazione

MD or 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)

Active state medical license / DEA registrations

Strumenti

Implantable device management

Remote patient monitoring tech

Descrizione del lavoro

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