Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology Job in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist | Fort Wayne, IN | Hospital Employed
Company:Community Health Systems
Profession/Specialty:Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology
Location:Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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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.
CommunityFort 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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About Lutheran Hospital
Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility that opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1904. Lutheran's areas of specialized care include northern Indiana's only heart and kidney transplant programs, a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Level II verified adult and pediatric trauma centers, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center. Lutheran's trailblazing history of heart care is also evident through its accreditations as a heart failure institute and chest pain center. It has also achieved advanced certification from The Joint Commission for ventricular assist devices. Lutheran Children's Hospital teams with more than 75 pediatricians practicing in 27 areas of pediatric specialty in an environment filled with imagination and color. Lutheran Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of expertise and technology locally so patients don't have to travel hours from home to receive the care they deserve.
Lutheran Health Network, whose members are owned by subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, is an integrated healthcare delivery system and the largest healthcare provider in the region with eight separately licensed hospitals and nearly 1,000 licensed beds including 793 in Allen County alone. The foundation of Lutheran Health Network is a strong team consisting of more than 7,000 associates. Each network entity offers a wide range of services and specialties. LHN facilities had more than 41,500 inpatient admissions and more than half a million outpatient visits in 2012.
Lutheran Health Network continues to provide patients with extensive access to specialized care through its hospitals, patient care centers and physician practices. The strength of Lutheran Health Network allows it to recruit highly skilled physicians, innovate with the newest technology and participate in clinical research. These attributes enable it to sustain and grow its spectrum of services, and most importantly, deliver the choice, support, care and patient experience that have long been its hallmark.
Network members include Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Dukes Memorial Hospital, Dupont Hospital, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, The Orthopedic Hospital, RediMed, Rehabilitation Hospital of Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of the network located in northwestern Ohio.
