Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Provider II (APRN/PA) for Heart Care Transitions Clinic (Cape Coral)Lee Health Heart Institute is looking for Advanced Providers (APRNs and PAs) with a passion for Cardiology!Lee Health is a nonprofit organization with more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty providers with multiple practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one specialty hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.Position Information:The Heart Care Transition Clinic is a specialized medical office for cardiac patients recently discharged from the hospital to receive follow-up medical care. The Heart Care Transition team works with the cardiologist to ensure patients get the follow-up care needed in a timely manner. These clinics focus on patients with a diagnosis of Heart Failure, AFib, and other chronic cardiac conditions to provide follow-up care, medication and diagnostics review and focus on in-depth patient education as a means to assist patients with diet and lifestyle changes as a means to liaise care back to the patient primary cardiologist and mitigate readmissions. This candidate would possibly be rotating between the Heart Care Transition Clinic and rapid diuresis. This position is primarily based out of our Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, however training and orientation will require floating to all 4 of our acute care facilities. The schedule is Monday - Friday with 8-hour shifts (the practice may consider a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts for the right candidate. There is no call and no weekends!Qualifications:Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners or Physician AssistantActive, unrestricted license in the State of Florida, or the ability to obtain this license prior to startCurrent BLS credentials through the American Heart Association (ACLS may be required as identified/area of specialty)Preferred: Minimum 1 year of Advanced Provider Experience in the field of cardiologyBenefit Highlights:Offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits and employee wellness opportunitiesGenerous paid time off to enjoy the beautiful SW Florida weather and beaches, and CME DaysMalpractice and Tail Coverage provided403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement optionParticipation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFort Myers:Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've always dreamed of in coastal southwest Florida! We have warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, dozens of recreational parks and ecological preserves, as well as numerous world-renowned golf courses. There are a variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping at nearby malls and outlets, art, history, and a wide variety of festivals year-round. There is truly something for everyone! Plus, no state income tax!Southwest Florida International Airport is easy to access and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Floridas major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami.If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at View email address on click.appcast.io a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.