Exciting opportunity for an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our growing team! Lee Health Heart Institute is currently seeking a Heart Failure Cardiologist with expertise and training in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation to join the Advanced Heart Failure Center at the Lee Health Heart Institute in Fort Myers, Florida. This is an integrated cardiology and surgical program that provides high-quality, comprehensive care in all spectrums of diagnostic and therapeutic heart failure services in Southwest Florida. 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 TM I Fortune 50 Top Cardiology Hospital TM in the country, and 1 of only 5 hospitals recognized in the state of Florida! 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 Optional: Able to perform right heart catherization's, 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 Information about living in Fort Myers In Fort Myers, there is something for everyone. With warm weather all year round, the area has numerous outdoor activities right at your fingertips, such as, boating, playing golf, fishing, enjoying the wildlife, beautiful walking trails, scenic beaches and so much more! Fort Myers also has numerous restaurants, plenty of shopping close by in our malls and outlets, art, history and a wide variety of festivals all year round. Fort Myers International Airport is easy to get to, easy to use, and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all of your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Floridas major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami Please be advised that under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), this position does require an AHCA Background verification. More information on this requirement can be obtained at https://info.flclearinghouse.com