Physician / Cardiology / Florida / Locum tenens / Cardiologist Job
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Fort Myers, FL, 33900, USA
Fort Myers, FL, 33900, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Cardiologist
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Locum Tenens
This locum tenens cardiologist position in Fort Myers, FL involves managing inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock. The role requires board certification and significant experience in advanced heart failure management, including proficiency with mechanical support devices like Impella and ECMO. The physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide clinical care, and support an Advanced Heart Failure Center with inpatient rounding and outpatient visits.
JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Cardiologist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Fort Myers, FL Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 01/26/2026 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 5:00 COVERAGE DATES January 26, 2026 ongoing Approximately 1 week per month on-site coverage PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults with advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock Patient Volume/Census: 812 inpatient visits per day; 24 outpatient visits per day; total of 15 patients per day Admissions: Yes Rounding: Yes; inpatient rounding with intermittent APP support Case Mix: Advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and heart failure patients FACILITY INFORMATION Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary surgical and cardiology support team Support Staff Available: APP support, RN, MA, and customer service representative Reason for Coverage: Support for Advanced Heart Failure Center PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Not specified Credentialing Timeline: 30 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE by ABIM in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant required Certifications: Completion of an ACGME accredited heart failure fellowship required Experience: More than 5 years post-fellowship experience preferred; proficiency in short-term mechanical support devices such as Impella and ECMO required Other Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work within a multidisciplinary team; motivated to support a growing practice DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical management of advanced heart failure patients Round on inpatient Advanced Heart Failure service Deliver ambulatory care for heart failure patients Collaborate with APPs and multidisciplinary care teams Manage cases requiring short-term mechanical circulatory support devices suc




