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
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Cardiology Physician • Fort Myers, Florida, United States