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

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Lutheran Hospital is seeking 4 General Cardiologists to establish a brand-new
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You will join an established, highly respected cardiovascular team consisting of 18
\n specialists and 3 cardiac surgeons across Interventional Cardiology, Non-Invasive
\n Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Advanced Heart Failure.

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Position Highlights & Clinical Responsibilities:

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

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•  8 State-of-the-Art Cardiac Cath Labs
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•  On-site Stress Lab & Nuclear Cardiology
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•  On-site Cardiac CT Backup
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•  Comprehensive subspecialty backup in Structural, Interventional, EP, Heart
  Failure, and Cardiothoracic Surgery
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 Compensation & Financial Package

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•  Shift-Based Compensation Model: Competitive shift rate for 7-on / 7-off
  coverage.
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•  Sign-On / Commencement Bonus
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•  Medical Education Loan Repayment
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•  Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, and disability options.
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• Malpractice Insurance: Full coverage included with paid tail coverage.
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Candidate Requirements:

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

About the Hospital\n

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\n

Fort Wayne, Indianas 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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