Locums – Fort Myers, Florida, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology Opening
Start Date: 1/26/26
Schedule: 1 week per month
Hours:
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Ambulatory: Monday–Friday, 8a–5p
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Inpatient: Monday–Friday, 8a–5p
Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient (no call, no weekends, onsite only)
Duration: Ongoing monthly support
Clinical Role
Position Details
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Seeking a Heart Failure Cardiologist with advanced training in:
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Advanced heart failure
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Mechanical circulatory support
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Heart transplantation
Integrated AHF cardiology & surgical program
Provides comprehensive care across full heart failure spectrum
No LVAD implant program currently
Duties
Inpatient
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Rounding on advanced HF, cardiogenic shock & decompensated HF patients
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Typically 8–12 inpatients/day
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APP support available most days (may vary due to PTO/CME)
Outpatient
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Independent clinic care
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15 patients per day average
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Typical mix: advanced HF, stable chronic HF, device-supported patients
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Outpatient support staff: MA, RN, customer service rep
Procedures
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No procedures required
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Must be proficient in managing short-term mechanical support devices:
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Impella
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ECMO
Program Highlights
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Strong, multidisciplinary team
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Excellent outcomes in advanced HF
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Works closely with 4 regional transplant referral centers
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Advanced surgical support (percutaneous/surgical Impella, ECMO)
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No involvement in heart transplant procedures
Requirements
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BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant (ABIM)
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Completion of an ACGME-accredited HF fellowship
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Strong proficiency with Impella & ECMO
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Preferred: 5+ years post-fellowship
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Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with a large clinical team
EMR
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Cerner
Support Staff
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Inpatient APP (intermittent)
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Outpatient MA, RN, clinic support staff
Credentialing
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Timeframe: 60–90 days
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Privileges: Foundation privileges only
What RecruitWell Provides
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A-rated malpractice insurance
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Weekly direct deposit
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24/7 recruiter support
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Full onboarding and credentialing assistance
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Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell Core Values
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Open communication
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Sense of urgency
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Teamwork
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Accountability
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Driven to win
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Higher consciousness