Job Description
Lutheran Hospital is seeking an experienced, BE/BC Electrophysiologist to join a large, dynamic,
multidisciplinary Cardiology group of CV surgeons, Non-Invasive Cardiologists, Interventional
Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists, Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Cardiologists
in Fort Wayne, IN. With our own heart transplant program, as well as research opportunities
available within our own research organization, Lutheran Health Network provides the full spectrum
of cardiology care to northeast Indiana. Lutheran Hospital not only has 2 EP labs, 1 hybrid lab, and
the latest imaging technology, but also is equipped with three mapping systems: Carto, ESI, and
Rhythmia. Call is limited to EP only and is shared equally among physicians during the day, no
night call! EP candidates should be well versed in both basic and advanced EP procedures and
device implementation Interest and competence in complex ablations including VT, AFib, and laser
lead extractions is strongly preferred Watchman experience is a plus Physicians are supported
by an APP who is highly trained in hospital rounding, triage, and assisting in procedures with
closing and ILR implants. Team has an office NP, RNs including an AFib navigator, procedure
scheduler and CMAs (Highly trained and dedicated EP staff of RNs and RTs) Cryo, RF
AFib, Cardiofocus Laser Balloon PVI, and Convergent AF Ablations VT Ablations with Impella
support and epicardial approach Laser lead extractions AFib Certified with the ACC
Accreditation ServiceThe EP outpatient clinics include a dedicated AFib clinic which is part of
Lutheran Heart and Vascular Center (with clinics for structural heart, heart failure, lipid
management and Pulmonary Hypertension). A comprehensive compensation package will be offered and may
include: Salary plus Incentive Commencement Bonus & Relocation Potential for Medical
Education Debt Repayment Potential for Fellowship Stipend CME, Licensure, Dues, Subscriptions,
Certification Health, Retirement, & VacationFort Wayne, Indiana Rated #1 city in Indiana to
raise your kids Second largest city in Indiana with a population of 360,000+ and clinic draw of
1.2 M Always ranked in the top 10 Lowest Cost of Living cities in the country Excellent
public, private, and parochial schools, as well as colleges and universities Active academic
community, including Indiana University School of Medicine and The Fort Wayne Medical Education
Program, a family practice residency program 87 public parks, 25 golf courses, 25 miles of
connected trails for walking, running, hiking and biking, and 300 lakes within 50 miles Family
activities: the award winning Childrenâs Zoo and Science Central Art and culture; Fort Wayne
Philharmonic, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and the Botanical Conservatory Rated #1 city in the
country for minor league sports (baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and NCAA Division I college
sports) Close to Indianapolis (two hours), Chicago, Cincinnati, and Detroit
(three-hours)www.visitfortwayne.com, www.cityoffortwayne.org, www.fwchamber.org
Additional Information:
- Specialty: EP Cardiology
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
- Contact: Rosemarie Bennett (Physician Recruitment Specialist)
About the Company:
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, a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Level II verified adult and pediatric trauma
centers, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary
stroke center. Lutheran's trailblazing history of heart care is also 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. Lutheran Children's Hospital
teams with more than 75 pediatricians practicing in 27 areas of pediatric specialty in an
environment filled with imagination and color. 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.Â
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Lutheran Health Network, whose members are owned by
subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, is an integrated healthcare delivery system and the
largest healthcare provider 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. LHN facilities had more than 41,500 inpatient admissions and more than
half a million outpatient visits in 2012.
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, St.
Joseph Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of the network located in northwestern
Ohio.