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Job Description

Make a Meaningful Impact in Cardiology

Are you a compassionate, non-invasive cardiologist seeking a dynamic environment where clinical excellence, innovation, and community intersect? Lutheran Health Physicians at Lutheran Hospital invites you to join a team dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care while providing unmatched professional growth opportunities.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible non-invasive cardiologists for either traditional (outpatient/inpatient) or hospitalist (inpatient-only) roles. Ideal candidates have experience with echocardiography (TTE, TEE, stress, 3D), nuclear cardiology, and stress testing interpretation. Cardiac MRI and CT are available to cardiologists trained in advanced imaging.

We value team-oriented, motivated physicians who are committed to delivering exceptional care and contributing to practice growth. New and early career cardiologists benefit from structured mentoring and a collaborative, high-performing cardiovascular team.

Why Join Lutheran Health Physicians at Lutheran Hospital

Founded in 1904, Lutheran Hospital has long been a trusted healthcare pillar for northern Indiana, northwestern Ohio, and southeastern Michigan. This 396-bed tertiary-care center offers comprehensive services including Level II adult and pediatric trauma care, a certified comprehensive stroke center, an accredited cancer program, and more.

As part of the Lutheran Health Network, we combine small-town community values with advanced medical capabilities. Our mission: compassionate, high-quality care for every patient, every time.

Excellence In Cardiovascular Care

Lutheran Hospital is one of Indiana's most comprehensively accredited cardiovascular centers, recognized with the American College of Cardiology's prestigious HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence. Our advanced certifications include:

• Advanced Heart Failure Program with Outpatient Services
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) / Destination Therapy Program
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab with PCI Capability
• Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI & Resuscitation Accreditation
• Atrial Fibrillation / Electrophysiology Services
• Transcatheter Valve Program Certification

Additional offerings include IAC-accredited echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, stress testing programs, and ACR-accredited cardiac CT and MRI. This breadth of advanced, guideline-driven cardiovascular care allows you to practice at the top of your field while joining a nationally recognized program.

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits

We offer a robust package designed to support both professional and personal well-being, which may include:

• Competitive Salary + wRVU Incentive - Rewarding high performance
• Commencement Bonus - Welcome support for your transition
• Relocation Assistance - Seamless moving support
• CME Allowance - Funding for continued education
• 401(k) & Health Benefits - Protect your financial and physical health
• Vacation & Time Off - Traditional cardiologists: 30 weekdays (increasing to 40); Hospitalists: 7 days off per 7-day work block
• Malpractice Coverage - Including tail insurance if applicable
• Medical Education Debt Repayment Assistance - Support for early-career physicians
• Residency/Fellowship Stipend - Financial support during training

Why Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne offers a rare combination of affordability, opportunity, and lifestyle. As Indiana's second-largest city, it delivers vibrant culture and career growth while maintaining a welcoming Midwestern feel. Enjoy top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, extensive parks, and 120+ miles of trails. Explore a thriving downtown with locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, live music venues, and year-round festivals.

Popular local attractions include the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Promenade Park, the Botanical Conservatory, and Parkview Field, one of the nation's top minor league ballparks. With a low cost of living, short commutes, and easy access to Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit, Fort Wayne provides the perfect balance of community, culture, and career opportunity.

Take the Next Step

Join Lutheran Health Physicians at Lutheran Hospital and be part of a nationally recognized cardiovascular program where your skills, compassion, and innovation truly make a difference.

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Job ID: 37177
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

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, an accredited bariatric surgery program, Level II verified adult and pediatric trauma centers, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center. In addition to transplantation, Lutheran's trailblazing history of heart care is 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 and was the first hospital in northern Indiana to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Lutheran Children's Hospital teams with 68 pediatricians from across the region and state who practice in 20 areas of pediatric specialty. This "hospital within a hospital" now includes a separate pediatric emergency department and offers an environment filled with imagination and color throughout. 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 a taxpaying, integrated healthcare delivery system and one of the largest employers 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. The community of Ft. Wayne, Indiana is a great place to live, work and play. Ft. Wayne, the state's second largest city, is a three-time All-America City Award winner and has also received the City Livability Award from The United States Conference of Mayors. Our community is affordable - 9% below the national average - and regularly ranks near the top of the list for most affordable housing. The educational system includes multiple universities and excellent public and private schools. Art and cultural activities include a 66-mile trail network, the Philharmonic, multiple museums, and sports teams. "The Summit City" also offers many opportunities for golf enthusiasts including courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. Furthermore, Ft. Wayne is centrally located and just a short drive from major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Detroit.

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, and St. Joseph Hospital.