Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) with employer match

Malpractice tail coverage

CME funds

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Flexible time off

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC in Indiana is seeking a Cardiologist specializing in Heart Failure from inpatient to outpatient care and leading a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes advanced heart failure therapies, GDMT, and integration with structural heart and EP services.

The candidate will oversee HF providers, participate in program development, and drive quality outcomes within a supportive, collaborative environment. Indiana license and board eligibility are expected.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with ACGME Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship.
• Fellowship training 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 registrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive heart failure management across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Diagnose and treat complex cardiomyopathies and advanced heart failure.
• Manage outpatient IV diuretic therapy and remote monitoring to prevent decompensation.
• Perform diagnostic workups including echocardiography, nuclear imaging, and right heart catheterizations.
• Provide physician oversight for Heart Failure APPs within a collaborative team.
• Collaborate with Structural Heart, EP, Cardiac Rehab, Palliative Care, Dietitians and Social Work.
• Lead health system initiatives on readmission reduction, GDMT optimization & quality tracking.
• Engage with broad referral networks to streamline pathways.

Skills

Heart Failure Management

Leadership

Clinical Collaboration

Echocardiography

Nuclear Imaging

Remote Monitoring

Education

MD/DO with CV Disease Fellowship

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Fellowship

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

Tools

Echocardiography

Nuclear Imaging

Remote Monitoring Technologies

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