Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director for Mechanical Circulatory Support to lead a dynamic team in advanced heart failure care. This pivotal role involves overseeing the MCS program, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-volume practice recognized for its excellence in cardiology, with a focus on innovative treatments and technologies. If you are passionate about advancing heart failure care and have a strong clinical background, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a growing healthcare environment.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Malpractice Coverage

403B Retirement Plan with Match

Dedicated PTO

CME Time

Qualifications

• Oversee the MCS program, including patient selection and post-operative care.
• Must have an outstanding clinical background and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings for patient management and program development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve the MCS program.

Skills

Advanced Heart Failure Management

Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BC/BE by the ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant

Completion of an ACGME accredited heart failure fellowship

Tools

Impella

ECMO

Right Heart Catheterizations

Heart Biopsies

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

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

HealthPark Medical Center, our CT Surgery flagship location, has been recognized as a PINC AI^TMI Fortune 50 Top Cardiology Hospital^TM in the country, and 1 of only 5 hospitals recognized in the state of Florida!

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 abreast of the latest advancements in MCS technology and treatment methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of the MCS program.

Qualified Candidates Should Be:

• BC/BE by the ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant
• Completion of an ACGME accredited heart failure fellowship
• Proficient in management of LVAD, heart transplant and short-term mechanical support devices including Impella and ECMO
• More than 5 years post-fellowship experience is preferred but graduating fellows are welcome to apply
• Eager to work in a growing, high-volume practice and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills in order to collaborate in a large multidisciplinary team approach to care.
• Must have an outstanding clinical background and reputation and the leadership, vision, knowledge and strategic organizational skills to grow the advanced heart failure program with a strong focus on quality care.
• Optional: Able to perform right heart catheterizations, heart biopsies, Cardiomems.

Practice Highlights:

• The practice is a strong, multidisciplinary team which provides comprehensive patient care with excellent outcomes in advanced heart failure.
• We do not perform heart transplantations; the group collaborates closely with four regional heart transplant referral centers.
• Advanced surgical treatment options include implantable heart devices, including percutaneous and surgical Impellas and ECMO.
• Inpatient consultative and outpatient care responsibilities; including participation in Shock Team.
• Advanced Practice Provider support available.

Benefits:

Competitive, Salary-Based Compensation with Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Malpractice Coverage.

403B Retirement Plan with Match as well as extended Retirement Plan thru 457B.

Dedicated PTO and CME Time.