Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Exciting opportunity for an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our growing team! Lee Health Heart Institute is currently seeking an experienced Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join the Advanced Heart Failure Center at the Lee Health Heart Institute in Fort Myers, Florida. This position will play a pivotal role contributing to the development and expansion of device therapy and coordination of inpatient and ambulatory care for all heart failure patients including but not limited to mechanical support and shock.

Lee Health Heart Institute has an established, full-service cardiothoracic surgical service performing 1,000 open heart surgeries, 3,700 cath procedures, and serving annually 4,000 patients admitted for acute heart failure. The HealthPark Medical Center is the hub hospital for the Cardiogenic Shock Program which offers surgical Impella and ECMO treatments and encompasses four large volume hospital systems totaling 1,890 licensed beds. The AHF program collaborates with the regional heart transplant centers for cardiac replacement therapies.

HealthPark Medical Center, our CT Surgery flagship location, has been recognized as a PINC AI TM I Fortune 50 Top Cardiology Hospital TM in the country, and 1 of only 5 hospitals recognized in the state of Florida!

Job Description

• Contribute to the development and expansion of device therapy and coordination of inpatient and ambulatory care for all heart failure patients
• Manage patients requiring mechanical support and shock
• Participate in inpatient consultative and outpatient care responsibilities, including participation in the Shock Team

Requirements

• BC/BE by the ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant
• Completion of an ACGME accredited heart failure fellowship or equivalent direct patient care experience
• Proficient in management of LVAD, heart transplant, and short-term mechanical support devices including Impella and ECMO
• More than 5 years post-fellowship experience is preferred but graduating fellows are welcome to apply
• Eager to work in a growing, high-volume practice with excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills to collaborate in a large multidisciplinary team approach to care
• Must have an outstanding clinical background and willingness to grow the advanced heart failure program with a strong focus on quality care
• Optional: Able to perform right heart catheterizations, heart biopsies, Cardiomems

Practice Highlights

• The practice is a strong, multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive patient care with excellent outcomes in advanced heart failure
• We do not perform heart transplantations; the group collaborates closely with four regional heart transplant referral centers
• Advanced surgical treatment options include implantable heart devices, including percutaneous and surgical Impellas and ECMO
• Advanced Practice Provider support available

Benefits

• Competitive salary-based compensation with relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Malpractice coverage
• 403B retirement plan with match as well as extended retirement plan through 457B
• Dedicated PTO and CME time

Community Overview

In Fort Myers, there is something for everyone. With warm weather all year round, the area has numerous outdoor activities right at your fingertips, such as boating, playing golf, fishing, enjoying the wildlife, beautiful walking trails, scenic beaches, and so much more! Fort Myers also has numerous restaurants, plenty of shopping close by in our malls and outlets, art, history, and a wide variety of festivals all year round.

Fort Myers International Airport is easy to get to, easy to use, and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all of your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Florida's major cities: Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.