Physician - Cardiology Non-Invasive Heart Failure

Franciscan Health•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified non-invasive cardiologist specializing in heart failure to join Indiana Heart Physicians in Indianapolis, Indiana. The hospital-owned private-practice group has a large, collegial, multispecialty cardiology team, including 30 cardiologists, three cardiac hospitalists, and 24 advanced practice providers. The role focuses on heart failure within a broad patient mix and offers the opportunity to contribute to programmatic development. Advanced heart failure training is welcome but not required. The physician will work with a dedicated heart failure team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and nurse navigators, as well as a multidisciplinary inpatient heart failure rounding unit. The program has received ACC/AHA Get With The Guidelines Gold status and Honor Roll recognition for Heart Failure and participates in numerous heart failure clinical trials. The practice also offers high-volume advanced cardiac imaging, structural transesophageal echocardiography mentorship, and programs in cardio-oncology, cardio-metabolic care, and cardio genetics. The clinic schedule is flexible, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible evening and Saturday hours. Outpatient volume averages 11–22 patients per day, depending on the clinic schedule. Weekend and holiday call is 1:6; there is no night call expectation, with cardiac nocturnists providing support. The physician rounds daily on inpatients when assigned to the hospital, with an average inpatient volume of 15–20 patients per day. Telehealth visits are offered. Travel to outreach locations less than one hour from the main campus may be required; the posting describes travel as never or rarely. Franciscan Health is a nonprofit Catholic health care system with hospitals and physician groups throughout Indiana. It describes its mission and values as Respect for Life, Fidelity to Our Mission, Compassionate Concern, Joyful Service, and Christian Stewardship. The organization offers full- and part-time opportunities with benefits. Indianapolis offers suburban and urban living options, schools, cultural events, restaurants, and an affordable cost of living.

Requirements

Doctorate required.
Board eligible or board certified in cardiology or the appropriate specialty discipline.
Physician license required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Interest and aptitude in programmatic development.
Ability and desire to collaborate with physicians and staff.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in heart failure is welcome but not required.
Opportunity for mentorship in structural transesophageal echocardiography.

Responsibilities

Provide non-invasive cardiology care with a special focus on heart failure.
Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other staff to coordinate and deliver patient care.
Participate in inpatient rounding when assigned to the hospital.
Contribute to programmatic development.
Develop strong relationships with the community and existing medical staff.
Participate in weekend and holiday call on a 1:6 rotation.
Travel to outreach locations less than one hour from the main campus as needed.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including income guarantee and bonus incentives.
Start-up and retention bonuses.
Relocation allowance.
Paid malpractice coverage.
27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid CME days and an annual CME stipend.
Health, life, dental, vision, and legal insurance.
Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), and 401(a).
Short- and long-term own-occupation disability coverage.
Customized marketing support.
Leadership development through board and committee opportunities.