Advanced Heart Failure Advanced Provider II

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with match

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant passionate about cardiology to provide comprehensive care at HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers. This role involves managing critical treatments related to heart failure therapies and requires weekend and call coverage.

The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating patients with heart failure, working with advanced treatments, and contributing to patient quality of life. A Florida license and relevant certifications are necessary. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license in Florida or ability to obtain it before starting.
• Certification in Advanced Heart Failure (HF-CERT) within 3 years of starting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage heart failure conditions.
• Oversee mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Deliver comprehensive care across heart failure therapies.

Skills

Cardiology

Management of heart failure

Patient-focused care

Life-sustaining treatment management

Education

Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

BLS credentials

Job description

Position Information:

This highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will have a passion for Cardiology and working with high‑acuity patients in both the inpatient rounding and outpatient clinics. Under the leadership of our Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure, the Advanced Provider will work primarily at HealthPark Medical Center but may be required to float to other locations based on organizational needs and program growth. The role includes responsibility for managing significant life‑sustaining and critical treatments such as LVAD, mechanical circulation support, and ECMO. Weekend and call coverage (estimated at 1:4 once fully staffed) is required. The Advanced Provider will deliver patient‑focused, comprehensive care across the spectrum of heart failure therapies, aiming to improve quality of life and clinical outcomes.

• Evaluation and management of systolic and diastolic heart failure, including specific cardiomyopathies (sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)
• Remote monitoring system for heart failure
• Cardiogenic shock management with short‑term mechanical circulatory support devices
• Evaluation and referrals for surgical therapies, including left‑ventricular assist devices and heart transplantation
• Palliative inotropic support
• End‑of‑life counseling

Qualifications:

• Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (Acute pathway preferred) or Physician Assistant
• Active, unrestricted license in the State of Florida, or the ability to obtain this license prior to start
• Current BLS credentials through the American Heart Association
• Certification from the Heart Failure Society of America in Advanced Heart Failure (HF‑CERT) or ability to achieve certification within 3 years of start date

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive compensation package with salary, benefits and employee wellness opportunities
• Generous paid time off, CME days and other vacation benefits
• Malpractice and tail coverage provided
• 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
• Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Fort Myers:

Fort Myers offers a beach/vacation lifestyle with warm weather year‑round, beautiful beaches, sunsets, recreational parks, ecological preserves, golf courses, restaurants, shopping, art, history, and festivals. The city has no state income tax and is conveniently located near key Floridian destinations such as Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at [e-mail].

Learn more about the Lee Health Heart Institute here: https://www.leehealth.org/our-services/cardiovascular-services