Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Fort Myers is seeking a Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support to steer their Advanced Heart Failure Center. This pivotal role will involve overseeing an established program and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team while ensuring the highest quality of patient care. Qualified candidates will possess board certification in advanced heart failure and a strong clinical reputation, with the opportunity to significantly impact patient outcomes in a high-volume practice environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Dedicated PTO and CME leave

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience post-fellowship preferred, but recent graduates can apply.
• Proficient in managing LVAD and heart transplant.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical circulatory support program including patient selection and care.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and ensure quality improvement.
• Stay updated on advancements in MCS technology.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical reputation

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible by the ABIM

Completed ACGME-accredited heart failure fellowship

Tools

LVAD

Impella

ECMO

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support / Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our growing team!

Lee Health Heart Institute is seeking an experienced Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support to join the Advanced Heart Failure Center in Fort Myers, Florida. The Medical Director will play a pivotal leadership role in developing and expanding device therapy and coordinating inpatient and ambulatory care for recipients of left-ventricular assist devices.

Lee Health Heart Institute has an established, full-service cardiothoracic surgical program performing 1,300 open heart surgeries and 3,700 catheterization procedures annually, serving 4,000 patients with acute heart failure. The Heart Park Medical Center is the hub for the Cardiogenic Shock Program, offering surgical Impella and ECMO treatments, and is part of a large hospital system with 1,890 licensed beds. The program collaborates with regional heart transplant centers for cardiac replacement therapies.

HealthPark Medical Center, our flagship cardiothoracic surgery location, has been recognized as a PINC AI^TM Fortune 50 Top Cardiology Hospital^TM in the country, and one of only five hospitals in Florida to receive this recognition.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Oversee the mechanical circulatory support (MCS) program, including patient selection, pre-operative evaluation, and post-operative care.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient management and program development.
• Stay updated on advancements in MCS technology and treatment methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Qualified Candidates Should Be:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible by the ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant
• Completed an ACGME-accredited heart failure fellowship
• Proficient in managing LVAD, heart transplant, and short-term mechanical support devices including Impella and ECMO
• Preferably more than 5 years post-fellowship experience, but recent graduates are welcome to apply
• Eager to work in a high-volume, growing practice with excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communicators capable of collaborating within a large multidisciplinary team
• Possess a strong clinical reputation, leadership, vision, and strategic organizational skills to grow the program with a focus on quality care
• Optional: Ability to perform right heart catheterizations, heart biopsies, and Cardiomems

Practice Highlights:

• Multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care with excellent outcomes in advanced heart failure
• No heart transplantations performed; collaboration with regional transplant centers
• Advanced surgical options include implantable heart devices, percutaneous and surgical Impellas, and ECMO
• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, including participation in the Shock Team
• Support from Advanced Practice Providers available

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Malpractice coverage
• Retirement plans including 403B with matching and extended 457B
• Dedicated PTO and CME leave

Living in Fort Myers:

Fort Myers offers year-round warm weather and numerous outdoor activities such as boating, golf, fishing, wildlife viewing, scenic beaches, and walking trails. The area boasts diverse restaurants, shopping, arts, history, and festivals. The Fort Myers International Airport provides easy access with numerous direct flights, and the Key West Express offers a 3-hour boat ride to Key West. Nearby attractions include Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples, with easy access to Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.