Cardiology Hospitalist – 7-On / 7-Off Inpatient Coverage – Fort Wayne, IN

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On/Commencement Bonus

Medical Education Loan Repayment

Malpractice Tail Coverage

Job summary

Community Health Systems is recruiting for a Cardiology Hospitalist in Fort Wayne, IN to provide 7-on/7-off inpatient coverage at Lutheran Hospital. The role offers a stable inpatient focus with 18 cardiovascular specialists and 3 cardiac surgeons across subspecialties.

The position requires an MD/DO and Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, board certification or eligibility, and welcomes both new graduates and experienced physicians.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Cardiology.
• New graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply.
• Open to H1-B visa candidates (J-1 waiver not available).

Responsibilities

• Inpatient focused rounding and consultative services.
• Manageable patient census (approx. 15–19 patients per day).
• Procedures and diagnostics including TEE and inpatient reads.
• Coverage confined to Lutheran Main Hospital location.
• Leverage Cerner EMR with Dragon Dictation and CLEO AI for efficient charting.
• Collaborative APP support to optimize patient access.

Skills

Inpatient care

Consultations

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship

Job description

Practice medicine right - here with our Community.

Make a real impact for patients where they need you most - close by.

Community Health Systems (CHS) connects Physicians and Advanced Practitioners to meaningful careers across a national network of community-based hospitals. Here, you'll find the autonomy, the resources, and the opportunities to make a real impact for patients where they need you most - close by.

Working locally to make a world of difference.

At Community Health Systems, our clinicians aren`t just medical professionals - they're leaders, neighbors, and advocates for better health. Across our expansive network, you'll find collaborative teams, local decision-making, and a shared commitment to improving access to care in every community we call home.

Bringing Physicians closer to their patients.

Community Health Systems offers Physician opportunities across a broad range of specialties, from rural community hospitals to growing regional markets. Whether you're early in your career or looking for your next chapter, there's an opportunity here within our network where you can flourish, find balance, and make meaningful community connections.

Advanced Practice Clinicians play a vital role across Community Health Systems' hospitals. We support Advanced Practitioners with collaborative environments, meaningful scope of practice, and opportunities to grow alongside physicians and care teams.

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Cardiology Hospitalist - 7-On / 7-Off Inpatient Coverage - Fort Wayne, IN

Lutheran Hospital is seeking 4 General Cardiologists to establish a brand-new Cardiology Hospitalist team. This innovative model is designed to provide dedicated, high-quality inpatient coverage on a 7-on / 7-off schedule - giving you a predictable routine, excellent quality of life, and 100% inpatient scope with zero outpatient clinic responsibilities.

You will join an established, highly respected cardiovascular team consisting of 18
specialists and 3 cardiac surgeons across Interventional Cardiology, Non-Invasive
Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Advanced Heart Failure.

Position Highlights & Clinical Responsibilities:

• Inpatient Focus: Dedicated inpatient rounding, new consults, consultative
  admitting services, weekend rounding, and diagnostic reads.
• Manageable Patient Volume: Average patient census of 15-19 patients per day.
• Procedures & Diagnostics: Consultative care, TEE, diagnostic reads, and
  inpatient testing.
• Single Location Coverage: Physical coverage is focused strictly at Lutheran
  Main Hospital.
• Advanced Technology & AI: Integrated Cerner EMR paired with Dragon
  Dictation and CLEO AI charting to minimize documentation burden and optimizedaily efficiency.
• Robust Support System: Dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) work
  independently to manage patient volume and enhance patient access.
  

Hospital Capabilities & Resources

• On-site Stress Lab & Nuclear Cardiology
• Comprehensive subspecialty backup in Structural, Interventional, EP, Heart Failure, and Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Shift-Based Compensation Model: Competitive shift rate for 7-on / 7-off coverage.
• Sign-On / Commencement Bonus
• Medical Education Loan Repayment
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, and disability options.
• Malpractice Insurance: Full coverage included with paid tail coverage.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education: M.D. or D.O. degree
• Training: Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Cardiology
• Experience Level: New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply
• Visas: Open to H1-B visa candidates (J-1 waiver not available)

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