Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

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

• Case Mix: Advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and heart failure patients
• Rounding: Required on weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

• 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

• Management of short-term mechanical circulatory support devices (Impella, ECMO)
• Management of advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock patients

• 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

• 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.

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