Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Nahse; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking a Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support to join their Advanced Heart Failure Center. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership role, overseeing patient care, and advancing device therapy in a high-volume environment. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a vibrant living experience in a picturesque area.

Benefits

Competitive salary with relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plans including 403B with match

Dedicated PTO and CME time

Qualifications

• More than 5 years post-fellowship experience preferred; recent graduates encouraged.
• Proficient in managing LVAD, heart transplant, and short-term mechanical support.
• Outstanding clinical reputation to grow the program with a focus on quality care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the mechanical circulatory support program, including patient selection.
• Lead multidisciplinary meetings for patient management and program development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to continuous program improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

BC/BE by ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant

Completion of 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 performs 1,300 open heart surgeries, 3,700 cath procedures, and serves 4,000 patients annually for acute heart failure. The Heart Park Medical Center is the hub hospital 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 AHF program collaborates with regional heart transplant centers for cardiac replacement therapies.

HealthPark Medical Center, our flagship CT Surgery location, has been recognized as a PINC AI^TM and Fortune 50 Top Cardiology Hospital^TM, 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 for patient management and program development.
• Stay current with advancements in MCS technology and treatments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to continuous program improvement.

Qualifications:

• BC/BE by ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited heart failure fellowship.
• Proficient in managing LVAD, heart transplant, and short-term mechanical support devices including Impella and ECMO.
• More than 5 years post-fellowship experience preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working in a high-volume, growing practice.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• Outstanding clinical reputation and leadership skills to grow the program with a focus on quality care.
• Optional: Ability to perform right heart catheterizations, heart biopsies, and use of Cardiomems.

Practice Highlights:

• Multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care with excellent outcomes in advanced heart failure.
• No heart transplant surgeries performed; collaboration with regional transplant centers.
• Advanced surgical options include implantable devices, 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 match and extended 457B plan.
• Dedicated PTO and CME time.

Living in Fort Myers:

Fort Myers offers year-round warm weather, outdoor activities like boating, golf, fishing, and scenic beaches. The area boasts numerous restaurants, shopping, art, history, and festivals. The Fort Myers International Airport provides easy access with numerous direct flights. Enjoy trips to Key West via the Key West Express, or visit nearby Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. The city is centrally located between Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.