Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist)

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Malpractice tail coverage

CME funds

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. represents a health system in Indiana seeking a Cardiologist specializing in Heart Failure. The role covers inpatient and outpatient care, and leadership of Heart Failure APPs, with collaboration across Structural Heart and EP teams.

The compensation targets range from $550,000 to $650,000+ base annually, with wRVU incentives and negotiable sign‑on. Relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits are provided; Indiana medical license is required and H-1B considered.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with ACGME Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship.
• Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
• Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease; BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure.
• Active or eligible for Indiana medical license; DEA and controlled substances registrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive heart failure management across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Diagnose and treat complex cardiomyopathies and advanced heart failure.
• Manage outpatient IV diuretics and remote monitoring technologies including implantable devices.
• Perform echocardiography, nuclear imaging, and right heart catheterizations.
• Lead HF APPs (Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants) in a collaborative team.
• Collaborate with Structural Heart, EP, Cardiac Rehab, Palliative Care, Dietetics and Social Work.

Skills

Indiana medical licensure

DEA registration

Controlled substances registrations

Education

MD/DO with ACGME Internal Medicine residency

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