Heart Failure Society of America
Critical Care Cardiologist
Heart Failure Society of America, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is actively recruiting three board-certified or board-eligible critical care cardiologists to join our nationally recognized and high-acuity Cardiac Intensive Care Unit team.
About the Institution Ascension St. Vincent is a leading tertiary referral center and home to one of the Midwest’s most advanced heart failure and transplant programs. Our campus is known for clinical excellence, innovation, and a mission-driven approach to patient care.
Position Overview This role provides overnight coverage for our 32-bed CCU, which serves a diverse population of advanced cardiac and surgical patients. The program continues to grow and offers exposure to some of the most complex cardiac cases in the region.
Program Highlights
~30 heart transplants annually
~80 durable LVAD implants per year
~30 VA-ECMO cases per year
Full spectrum of temporary mechanical circulatory support (Impella, Centrimag, IABP, etc.)
Implementation of a formal shock program
Pulmonary hypertension care integrated with advanced therapies
Robust clinical research programs in advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and critical care
Team Culture & Collaboration
Physicians in this role will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced heart failure specialists, interventional and general cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and experienced advanced practice providers. The program emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous clinical innovation.
Support Structure
Overnight CCU coverage is supported by a dedicated team of advanced practice providers
In-house CT surgery and ECMO support available 24/7
Access to subspecialty expertise and state-of-the-art facilities
Qualifications
Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology and Critical Care Medicine
Proficiency in temporary MCS and hemodynamic management required
TEE proficiency preferred but negotiable
Experience or interest in pulmonary hypertension and clinical research is strongly valued
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana
Schedule & Compensation 1:3 week rotation (overnight clinical coverage)
Extremely competitive compensation package
Partnership opportunities within our physician-owned hospital
Additional Opportunities There are opportunities to engage in teaching and mentorship through our affiliation with residency and fellowship training programs. Physicians with academic interests will find strong institutional support for education and clinical research.
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About the Institution Ascension St. Vincent is a leading tertiary referral center and home to one of the Midwest’s most advanced heart failure and transplant programs. Our campus is known for clinical excellence, innovation, and a mission-driven approach to patient care.
Position Overview This role provides overnight coverage for our 32-bed CCU, which serves a diverse population of advanced cardiac and surgical patients. The program continues to grow and offers exposure to some of the most complex cardiac cases in the region.
Program Highlights
~30 heart transplants annually
~80 durable LVAD implants per year
~30 VA-ECMO cases per year
Full spectrum of temporary mechanical circulatory support (Impella, Centrimag, IABP, etc.)
Implementation of a formal shock program
Pulmonary hypertension care integrated with advanced therapies
Robust clinical research programs in advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and critical care
Team Culture & Collaboration
Physicians in this role will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced heart failure specialists, interventional and general cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and experienced advanced practice providers. The program emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous clinical innovation.
Support Structure
Overnight CCU coverage is supported by a dedicated team of advanced practice providers
In-house CT surgery and ECMO support available 24/7
Access to subspecialty expertise and state-of-the-art facilities
Qualifications
Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology and Critical Care Medicine
Proficiency in temporary MCS and hemodynamic management required
TEE proficiency preferred but negotiable
Experience or interest in pulmonary hypertension and clinical research is strongly valued
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana
Schedule & Compensation 1:3 week rotation (overnight clinical coverage)
Extremely competitive compensation package
Partnership opportunities within our physician-owned hospital
Additional Opportunities There are opportunities to engage in teaching and mentorship through our affiliation with residency and fellowship training programs. Physicians with academic interests will find strong institutional support for education and clinical research.
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