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 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 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.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.