Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Department: Heart Institute Advanced Heart Failure
Schedule Type: Flexible Schedule
Location: Fort Myers, Florida, 33908
On-Call Requirement: No

Job Description:

Seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Advanced Heart Failure Physician to join the Advanced Heart Failure Center in Fort Myers, Florida. This is an integrated cardiology and surgical program that delivers high-quality, comprehensive care for patients across the spectrum of heart failure diagnosis and treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient rounding for 8-12 patients per day and outpatient care for 2-4 patients per day, averaging 15 patients daily.
• Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with NP support and a multidisciplinary team including customer service representatives, medical assistants, and registered nurses.
• No procedures required.
• No on-call or weekend responsibilities.
• Expected to provide coverage once a week per month.

Qualifications:

• BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation (ABIM)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Heart Failure Fellowship
• Proficiency in managing short-term mechanical circulatory support devices, including Impella and ECMO
• 5+ years post-fellowship experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in a large, multidisciplinary team environment
• Passion for practicing in a high-volume, growing program

Practice Highlights:

• Multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive patient care with excellent outcomes in advanced heart failure
• No heart transplants performed, but collaboration with four regional heart transplant referral centers
• Advanced surgical treatment options, including implantable heart devices, percutaneous and surgical Impella, and ECMO