Heart Failure Cardiologist opening in east-central IL, 2hrs south of Chicago!

Details

• Full-time, hospital employed position
• Non-Invasive Cardiologists that hold Heart Failure Certification through the HFSA or Non-Invasive Cardiologists with extensive experience in Heart Failure Cardiology are welcome to apply.
• Fellowship training in Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology not required.
• Our growing Cardiology team includes 2 Heart Failure Cardiologists, 5 Interventional Cardiologists, 8 Non-Invasive Cardiologists, and 3 Electrophysiologists.
• Seven Advanced Practice Nurses in the Cardiology Department work closely with the Cardiologists in all patient care activities.
• The practice will consist of 50% Heart Failure and 50% Non-Invasive Cardiology (LVAD and transplants are not performed at this location).
• Hybrid inpatient rounding model; inpatient rotations occur 2 weeks/month with 6 – 8 outpatient Cardiology patients/day in addition to inpatient responsibilities.
• 8 AM – 4 PM schedule during outpatient weeks with 12-14 patients/day.
• Participate in General Cardiology call (every 8 – 12 weeks).
• Cover only one hospital.
• New state-of-the-art Heart Center, located adjacent to Hospital.
• Opportunity for academic and/or research affiliation.
• System-wide EPIC EMR.

About the Heart and Vascular Institute

• The Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) is an integrated organizational entity with structural and functional integration of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Interventional Radiology.
• Healthgrades recently recognized the Hospital as Top 10% in the nation for cardiac surgery and best in the region for cardiac care and cardiac surgery in addition to Five-Star Distinctions in Coronary Intervention Procedures, Treatment of Heart Attack, and Treatment of Heart Failure.
• The group's Cardiology providers, 40 physicians and 21 Advanced Nurse practitioners and physician assistants, deliver cardiac and vascular services to over 40,000 patients every year throughout Illinois and Indiana.

Compensation and Benefits

• The compensation range for this position is $600k - $645k.
• Guaranteed Base Salary + Production and Quality Bonuses.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Relocation allowance.
• Paid CME/licensure.
• Malpractice w/tail coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Generous retirement savings matching program.
• Not-for-profit organization with public service loan forgiveness eligibility.

The Community

Nestled in east-central Illinois, this vibrant college town offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience. Residents enjoy a lively cultural scene, excellent dining, and a tight-knit community, all anchored by a major public university that brings world‑class research, arts, and sporting events to the area. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of parks, bike trails, and scenic rivers, while professionals benefit from a growing local economy and a welcoming atmosphere for startups and innovation. Despite its relaxed pace, it’s just a two-hour drive to Chicago and slightly over two hours to Indianapolis, making weekend escapes or business trips easy. With an engaging mix of intellectual energy, community spirit, and convenient access to larger metro areas, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and explore.