Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

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