Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Lee Health•Fort Myers, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lee Health Heart Institute is seeking an experienced Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its Advanced Heart Failure Center in Fort Myers, Florida. The role will contribute to the development and expansion of device therapy and coordinate inpatient and ambulatory care for heart failure patients, including patients requiring mechanical support and care for shock. The Heart Institute has an established, full-service cardiothoracic surgical service. HealthPark Medical Center is the hub hospital for the Cardiogenic Shock Program, which offers surgical Impella and ECMO treatments, and is part of a four-hospital system with 1,890 licensed beds. The Advanced Heart Failure program collaborates with regional heart transplant centers for cardiac replacement therapies; Lee Health does not perform heart transplantations. The practice provides inpatient consultative and outpatient care, including participation in the Shock Team, with Advanced Practice Provider support available. The position offers competitive salary-based compensation, relocation assistance, a sign-on bonus, malpractice coverage, a 403B retirement plan with match, an extended retirement plan through 457B, and dedicated PTO and CME time. The role is based in Fort Myers, Florida, an area with year-round warm weather, outdoor activities, beaches, restaurants, shopping, arts and festivals, and access to Fort Myers International Airport.

Requirements

Board certified or board eligible by the ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited heart failure fellowship or equivalent direct patient care experience.
Proficiency in managing LVAD, heart transplant, and short-term mechanical support devices, including Impella and ECMO.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills for collaboration within a large multidisciplinary team.
Outstanding clinical background and willingness to grow the advanced heart failure program with a strong focus on quality care.

Nice To Haves

More than 5 years of post-fellowship experience is preferred; graduating fellows are welcome to apply.
Ability to perform right heart catheterizations, heart biopsies, and CardioMEMS procedures.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and expansion of device therapy in the Advanced Heart Failure program.
Coordinate inpatient and ambulatory care for heart failure patients, including those requiring mechanical support and care for shock.
Provide inpatient consultative and outpatient care.
Participate in the Shock Team.
Collaborate with a large multidisciplinary team and regional heart transplant referral centers.
Help grow the advanced heart failure program with a strong focus on quality care.