Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist)

6 Degrees Search; 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 match

Malpractice tail coverage

CME funds

Relocation assistance

License reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Cardiology Heart Failure Specialist in Indiana for a full-time,direct-hire role. The physician will lead both inpatient and outpatient heart failure care, aligning with GDMT and modern clinical protocols.

The position offers a comprehensive compensation package with base salary targets between $550,000 and $650,000 plus wRVU incentives and negotiable sign-on, relocation support, and extensive benefits. Indiana license eligibility and H-1B are noted.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with ACGME 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.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient heart failure management across clinical settings.
• Diagnose and treat complex cardiomyopathies per GDMT.
• Oversee outpatient therapies and remote monitoring to prevent decompensation.
• Perform diagnostic workups including echocardiography and nuclear imaging.
• Provide leadership for Heart Failure APPs within a collaborative team.
• Collaborate with Structural Heart, EP, Rehab, Palliative Care and Dietitians.
• Lead quality initiatives to reduce readmissions and optimize GDMT.
• Engage with primary care and hospitalists to streamline referrals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Licensure & compliance

Education

MD/DO with Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology fellowship

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