Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist – Lee Health Heart Institute Lee Health Heart Institute in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking an experienced Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join the Advanced Heart Failure Center. The position will contribute to the development and expansion of device therapy and coordinate inpatient and ambulatory care for all heart failure patients, including mechanical support and shock. Qualified Candidates Should Be: BC/BE by the ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Completion of an ACGME accredited heart failure fellowship or equivalent direct patient care experience Proficient in management of LVAD, heart transplant and short‑term mechanical support devices including Impella and ECMO More than 5 years post‑fellowship experience preferred; graduating fellows welcomed Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork Outstanding clinical background and willingness to grow the advanced heart failure program with a focus on quality care Optional: Ability to perform right heart catheterizations, heart biopsies, Cardiomems Practice Highlights: Strong multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive patient care with excellent outcomes in advanced heart failure Group collaborates closely with four regional heart transplant referral centers (no in‑house transplantation) Advanced surgical treatment options include implantable heart devices, percutaneous and surgical Impellas, and ECMO Inpatient consultative and outpatient care responsibilities, including participation in the Shock Team Advanced Practice Provider support available Benefits: Competitive, salary‑based compensation with relocation assistance and sign‑on bonus Comprehensive benefits package Malpractice coverage 403B retirement plan with match and extended retirement plan through 457B Dedicated PTO and CME time #J-18808-Ljbffr Nejm