Job Description

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)

Contact Kristy_tigner@chs.net for more information!