Cardiologist (Heart Failure Specialist)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Malpractice tail coverage

CME funds

License reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Acloché LLC is seeking a Cardiologist specializing in Heart Failure to lead inpatient and outpatient care across a multi-disciplinary team in Indiana. The role emphasizes GDMT-guided management, device-aware therapies, and collaborative relationships with Structural Heart, EP, and Rehab services.

Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO with cardiology training, advanced HF fellowship, and active licensure. Competitive base salary is aligned with MGMA benchmarks, plus incentives and relocation options,

Qualifications

• MD or DO with ABIM-style residency and cardiology fellowship.
• Fellowship in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.
• Board certified in cardiovascular disease (BC/BE).
• Active state medical license and DEA/controlled substance registrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient heart failure care.
• Diagnose and treat complex heart failure and cardiomyopathies.
• Manage outpatient therapies and remote monitoring to prevent decompensation.
• Perform echocardiography, nuclear imaging, and invasive caths as needed.
• Lead Heart Failure team including NPs/PAs within a collaborative model.
• Collaborate with Structural Heart, EP, and Rehab teams for holistic care.
• Lead quality initiatives and readmission-reduction programs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Remote monitoring knowledge

Education

MD or DO with Internal Medicine + 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, and state controlled substance registrations

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