Physician - Cardiology Non-Invasive Heart Failure

Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Non-Invasive Cardiologist specializing in Heart Failure to join Indiana Heart Physicians in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Heart Physicians is a growing, hospital-owned private-practice group. The physician will join a large, collegial, multi-specialty team of cardiologists, cardiac hospitalists, and advanced practice providers. Advanced Heart Failure training is welcome but not required. The role offers a broad patient mix with a special focus on Heart Failure and opportunities to contribute to programmatic development, clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and strong relationships with the community and medical staff. Indiana Heart Physicians has served South and Central Indiana since 1978. The group includes 30 cardiologists and 24 advanced practice providers. Its Heart Failure program includes physicians, APPs, nurses, nurse navigators, and a dedicated multidisciplinary inpatient 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 offers advanced cardiac imaging and technology, including CT, MRI, 4Dflow, FFR parametric mapping, and Phillips lab systems. The organization also includes an internationally recognized Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence, a nationally recognized Cardio-Metabolic program, and a regional cardio genetics program. The clinic schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible evening and Saturday hours. Average outpatient volume is 11–22 patients per day, depending on the clinic schedule. Weekend and holiday call is 1:6, with no night-call expectation and support from cardiac nocturnists. The physician rounds on inpatients when assigned to the hospital, with an average inpatient volume of 15–20 patients per day. Telehealth visits are offered, as is mentorship in structural transesophageal echocardiography. Travel to outreach locations less than one hour from the main campus is part of the role. Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care system with physician groups throughout Indiana and 12 hospitals. The system has more than 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers and emphasizes team-based care and its mission and values. The position is based in Indianapolis, a city with a range of residential settings, schools, cultural events, restaurants, and an affordable cost of living. Travel is required never or rarely.

Requirements

Doctorate required.
Physician License (DR) required upon hire.
Board certification in the specialty discipline, or eligibility if appropriate, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Non-Invasive Cardiology, specializing in Heart Failure.
Strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and staff.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in Heart Failure is welcome but not required.
Aptitude and interest in programmatic development.
Interest in developing strong community and medical staff relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide non-invasive cardiology care with a special focus on Heart Failure.
Collaborate with physicians and staff across the Cardiology service line to coordinate and deliver patient care.
Contribute to programmatic development.
Develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff.
Conduct daily inpatient rounds when assigned to the hospital.
Participate in weekend and holiday call on a 1:6 rotation.
Travel to outreach locations less than one hour from the main campus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including income guarantee and bonus incentives.
Generous start-up and retention bonuses.
Relocation allowance.
Paid malpractice coverage.
27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME and an annual CME stipend.
Benefits package that may include 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.
Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefit offerings.