Cardiology

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Fort Myers, FL

• Service Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday; 8:00a 5:00p; 1 week per month

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: 8 12 inpatient; 2 4 outpatient; total 15 patients/day

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included

• Case Mix: Advanced Heart Failure patients requiring complex cardiac care

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary cardiac and surgical team

• Support Staff Available: Inpatient APPs (intermittent), outpatient NP support, RN, MA, and customer service representatives

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental locum coverage at least once per month

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• No procedures required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Florida medical license

• Certifications: BC/BE by the ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant

• Experience: Completion of an ACGME-accredited heart failure fellowship; more than 5 years post-fellowship preferred

• Other Qualifications: Proficient in management of mechanical support devices, including Impella and ECMO; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; eager to work in a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with advanced heart failure in both inpatient and outpatient settings

• Round on the inpatient AHF service and manage ambulatory heart failure patients

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate advanced cardiac care

• Refer heart transplant candidates to partnered regional centers

• Support management of mechanical circulatory support devices as part of an integrated program