Job Description
Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Board Eligible / Board Certified Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join an established, dedicated heart failure program.
This is a 100% subspecialized position with no general cardiology requirements. The incoming physician will work closely with an exceptionally robust team of 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to provide comprehensive heart failure and LVAD care to a thriving patient population.
Key Position Highlights
- 100% Subspecialized Volume: Focus exclusively on Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD management, and GDMT. Patient referrals are generated directly from the hospital's large primary care base and employed cardiologists
- Procedural Expectations: Perform Right Heart Catheterizations, LVAD interrogations, and speed adjustments (100 to 140+ annual procedures). APPs manage CardioMEMS monitoring.
- Robust APP Infrastructure: Supported by a team of dedicated Heart Failure APPs who manage the outpatient GDMT clinic, assist with inpatient rounding, and handle 24/7 first call for VAD certification requirements.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Single-location practice situated directly within Lutheran Hospital. Features 6 total procedural labs (3 Cath Labs, 1 Hybrid Lab, 2 EP Labs), an on-site stress lab, and full diagnostic imaging (ECHO, CT, MRI, Nuclear).
- Modern Technology: Practice utilizing Cerner / PowerChart with Dragon Dictation and CLEO AI Scribe technology to streamline clinical documentation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Guaranteed Base Salary with wRVU productivity incentives
- Commencement Bonus & Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement Package
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Allowance & Paid Time Off
- Relocation Assistance
Qualifications & Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
- Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology is required
- Ability to perform Right Heart Catheterizations and manage LVAD therapies
- Both experienced cardiologists and current/upcoming fellows are encouraged to apply
- Note: Visa sponsorship (J-1 / H-1B) is not available for this role.
Contact Information
To learn more about this Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology opportunity or to submit your CV for consideration, please reach out directly to Kristy_tigner@chs.net
About the Hospital
Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility in Fort Wayne serving northeastern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers comprehensive services including Level II adult and pediatric trauma care, stroke care, cancer care, heart and transplant services, maternity and pediatric care, and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient specialties to meet the needs of the regional community.
Community
Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second-largest city, is a nationally recognized and affordable community offering strong educational systems, multiple universities, cultural institutions, museums, sports teams, and an extensive trail network. Centrally located in the Midwest, Fort Wayne provides easy access to major cities, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Detroit.
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