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RecruitWell

Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

RecruitWell, Fort Myers

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Locums - Fort Myers, Florida, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology Opening

Start Date: 1/26/26Schedule: 1 week per monthHours:

  • Ambulatory: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

  • Inpatient: Monday-Friday, 8a-5pSetting: Inpatient & Outpatient (no call, no weekends, onsite only)Duration: Ongoing monthly support

Clinical Role Position Details

  • Seeking a Heart Failure Cardiologist with advanced training in:

  • Advanced heart failure

  • Mechanical circulatory support

  • Heart transplantation

  • Integrated AHF cardiology & surgical program

  • Provides comprehensive care across full heart failure spectrum

  • No LVAD implant program currently

    Duties

    Inpatient

    • Rounding on advanced HF, cardiogenic shock & decompensated HF patients

    • Typically 8-12 inpatients/day

    • APP support available most days (may vary due to PTO/CME)

    Outpatient

    • Independent clinic care

    • 15 patients per day average

    • Typical mix: advanced HF, stable chronic HF, device-supported patients

    • Outpatient support staff: MA, RN, customer service rep

    Procedures

    • No procedures required

    • Must be proficient in managing short-term mechanical support devices:

    • Impella

    • ECMO

    Program Highlights

    • Strong, multidisciplinary team

    • Excellent outcomes in advanced HF

    • Works closely with 4 regional transplant referral centers

    • Advanced surgical support (percutaneous/surgical Impella, ECMO)

    • No involvement in heart transplant procedures

    Requirements

    • BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant (ABIM)

    • Completion of an ACGME-accredited HF fellowship

    • Strong proficiency with Impella & ECMO

    • Preferred: 5+ years post-fellowship

    • Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with a large clinical team

    EMR

    • Cerner

    Support Staff

    • Inpatient APP (intermittent)

    • Outpatient MA, RN, clinic support staff

    Credentialing

    • Timeframe: 60-90 days

    • Privileges: Foundation privileges only

    What RecruitWell Provides

    • A-rated malpractice insurance

    • Weekly direct deposit

    • 24/7 recruiter support

    • Full onboarding and credentialing assistance

    • Prepaid travel and lodging

    RecruitWell Core Values

    • Open communication

    • Sense of urgency

    • Teamwork

    • Accountability

    • Driven to win

    • Higher consciousness