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Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

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JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Fort Myers, Florida
  • Facility: Health Park Medical Center
  • Health System: Lee Health - Locums
  • Coverage Period: Aug 05, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
  • Shift Schedule: Weekends, Fri 5p - Mon 8a (rounding & call)
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Case Mix: Advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and heart failure patients
  • Rounding: Required on weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • Specialty Backup Available: Integrated AHF cardiology and surgical program; multidisciplinary team includes APPs and surgeons
  • Support Staff Available: APPs (NP/PA) round with physician most days; may be absent on PTO/CME days
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Management of short-term mechanical circulatory support devices (Impella, ECMO)
  • Management of advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock patients
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: BC/BE by the ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant
  • Experience: More than 5 years post-fellowship experience preferred
  • Other Qualifications: Completion of an ACGME accredited heart failure fellowship; NPDB reports no older than 3 months and clear only
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide weekend call coverage (Friday 5pm - Monday 8am) including rounding on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Manage advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and heart failure patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including APPs, surgeons, and other specialists.
  • Coordinate care with regional heart transplant referral centers for patients requiring transplant.
  • Utilize short-term mechanical circulatory support devices (Impella, ECMO) as part of advanced heart failure management.