Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Job ID: ORD-216021-MD-FL

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Fort Myers, Florida

Posted Today Fort Myers, Florida Locum Tenens MD
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This job at a glance

  • Dates needed: 08/05/2026 - end of 2026
  • Shift type: 24-Hour Shift
  • Assignment type: Inpatient
  • Call required: Yes
  • Board certification required: Yes

Job description

About the facility

This facility is seeking a locum tenens Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to assist with ongoing inpatient coverage. Candidates must be board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and hold an active state medical license to be considered. The position is on-site and requires availability for weekend shifts with overnight call responsibilities. An APP rounds with the physician on most days; APP coverage may not be available on days designated for PTO or CME.

About the facility location

Fort Myers, located on the coast of Southwest Florida, offers a range of outdoor and cultural experiences. Water activities on the Caloosahatchee River, beaches along the Gulf of America, and nature preserves such as Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve provide recreational options. Clinicians on assignment may also explore the historic Edison and Ford Winter Estates, kayak the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail, or take boat tours to nearby islands. A downtown district with dining, arts, and entertainment options rounds out the leisure offerings available during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide inpatient advanced heart failure coverage on a weekend schedule running from Friday at 5:00 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM. On-site rounding is conducted on Saturdays and Sundays for approximately 8 hours each day, with all coverage beyond those hours considered call. Call is required for this assignment, and the position is on-site throughout the coverage period. Board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology is required for consideration.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: Variable
  • Support staff: APP rounds with physician most days; APP may be absent on PTO and CME days
  • Patient population: Adults
  • Call ratio/schedule: weekend Fri-Sunday
  • Location type: On-Site
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