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

Britt Medical; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Commencement Bonus

Medical Education Loan Repayment

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Malpractice Tail Coverage

Job summary

Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking 4 General Cardiologists to establish a brand-new Cardiology Hospitalist team. This 7-on / 7-off model provides dedicated inpatient coverage with no outpatient clinics.

You will join a respected cardiovascular group of 18 specialists and 3 cardiac surgeons across Interventional, Non-Invasive, EP, and Heart Failure. Coverage is at the Medical Center Main Hospital with advanced EMR and AI charting tools to reduce documentation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Visas: Open to H1-B visa candidates.

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 Medical Center Main Hospital.
• Advanced Technology & AI: Integrated Cerner EMR paired with Dragon Dictation and CLEO AI charting to minimize documentation burden and optimize daily efficiency.
• Robust Support System: Dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) work independently to manage patient volume and enhance patient access.

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Job description

Medical Center 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 Medical Center Main Hospital.


• Advanced Technology & AI: Integrated Cerner EMR paired with Dragon Dictation and CLEO AI charting to minimize documentation burden and optimize daily efficiency.


• Robust Support System: Dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) work independently to manage patient volume and enhance patient access.

Hospital Capabilities & Resources

• 8 State-of-the-Art Cardiac Cath Labs


• On-site Stress Lab & Nuclear Cardiology


• On-site Cardiac CT Backup


• Comprehensive subspecialty backup in Structural, Interventional, EP, Heart Failure, and Cardiothoracic Surgery

Compensation & Financial Package

• 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)

About the Community:

Fort Wayne combines an established urban center with surrounding neighborhoods and suburban communities. An extensive trail network supports walking and cycling. Museums and cultural institutions offer indoor activities throughout the year.

Local sports teams provide additional entertainment. Multiple colleges and universities add educational opportunities and campus events.