
Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology Job in Atlantis, Florida
Heart Failure/General Cardiologist
Company:HCA Healthcare
Profession/Specialty:Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology
Location:Atlantis, Florida, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Description
Specialization:
Cardiology Heart Failure and Transplant
Job Summary:
HCA Florida JFK Hospital is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist to join our growing cardiovascular team in Palm Beach County, Florida. This unique position combines a clinical focus in advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support (LVAD program) with a leadership role as Program Director for our established ACGME-accredited General Cardiology Fellowship Program.You will join a collaborative team of two advanced heart failure cardiologists, dedicated APPs, and a full multidisciplinary support staff. With the backing of HCA Healthcare—the nation’s largest sponsor of GME programs—this role offers the resources, mentorship culture, and academic prestige to attract top talent and take an already strong program to the next level of excellence.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Inpatient and outpatient advanced heart failure management (2 weeks inpatient, 2 weeks outpatient).
- Consultative responsibilities, including ICU coverage.
- Call schedule: 1:3, supported by advanced practice providers.
- LVAD program involvement with opportunity to expand advanced therapies.
- No ER call.
Program Director Responsibilities:
- Full oversight of the General Cardiology Fellowship Program, including:
- Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum, clinical rotations, didactics, and scholarly activity.
- Recruitment, selection, and mentorship of fellows.
- Ensuring ACGME compliance and accreditation standards.
- Faculty development, performance evaluation, and mentorship
- Fostering a culture of inclusivity, professionalism, and fellow well-being.
- Strategic planning to advance program reputation through innovation in training and academic partnerships.
- Serve as the visible leader for academic cardiology within JFK Hospital and the East Florida Division of HCA Healthcare.
Qualified Candidates:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiology with fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology.
- Eligible for Florida medical licensure.
- Demonstrated commitment to education, mentorship, and scholarly activity.
- Prior experience as a fellowship program director or associate program director strongly preferred; candidates with strong academic credentials and leadership potential encouraged to apply.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Competitive base salary with bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
- Relocation assistance.
- Institutional support for scholarly activity and conference participation
About HCA Healthcare:
- One of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S., operating over 180 hospitals across 20 states and serving nearly 5% of the nation’s population
- Largest provider of Graduate Medical Education (GME) services, supporting over 5,000 residents and fellows
- Over 300 ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs in 16 states
- More than 50 years of experience improving healthcare quality and outcomes across communities nationwide
About HCA Florida JFK Hospital:
- 516 licensed bed acute care medical and surgical facility
- Affiliated with over 900 physicians and supported by 2,200 healthcare professionals and 300 volunteers
- Equipped with three Xi Da Vinci robotic surgical systems
- Comprehensive services including 24-hour emergency care, orthopedic services, wound management, cancer care, and cardiovascular care
- Two off-site emergency rooms located in Palm Beach Gardens and Boynton Beach
Community Highlights – Palm Beach County:
The City of Atlantis, home to HCA Florida JFK Hospital, is located in beautiful Palm Beach County—an area larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. Known for its vibrant attractions, Palm Beach offers endless recreational activities, from wildlife encounters and water parks to world-class golf courses and luxury resorts.
Palm Beach County is a top destination for PGA professionals, boasting over 160 golf courses, including The Champion, Breakers Ocean Course, and PGA National Resort and Spa.
HCA Florida JFK Hospital remains committed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. As the largest cardiovascular services provider in Palm Beach County, we are proud to have pioneered advanced procedures, including TAVR, TMVR, and LAAC. Our hospital continues to bring cutting-edge technology and innovation to the communities we serve.
This is an exceptional opportunity to take leadership of an established cardiology fellowship program while also building a robust clinical heart failure practice in one of the most desirable regions in the country. You will have the full support of HCA Florida JFK Hospital and the scale of HCA Healthcare GME to continue advancing a program that already carries strong regional reputation and is positioned to achieve national prominence.
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About HCA Florida JFK Hospital
JFK Medical Center was originally named John F. Kennedy Hospital as the first memorial to our nation's 35th president in 1966. Growing with the community, JFK Medical Center has evolved into a multi-campus medical center, encompassing four convenient locations throughout Palm Beach County.
Our Main Campus in Atlantis is a 486-bed acute care medical and surgical facility known for its Comprehensive Services including: 24-Hour Emergency Services, Cardiovascular Care, Cancer Care, Breast Care, Neurosciences, Stroke Care, General, Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery, Orthopedic Care, Spine Care, Bariatrics, Sleep Disorders, Wound Management, Behavioral Health and Obstetrics.
JFK Medical Center North Campus, the latest addition to our family, is a 245-bed acute care hospital, with an adjoining 88-bed psychiatric unit, and a medical professional office building. JFK North is the largest provider of Behavioral Health services in Palm Beach County.
We also offer two off-site Emergency Rooms in Palm Beach Gardens and West Boynton Beach. These facilities offer 24 hour care for emergent conditions in adults and children, providing the same emergency treatment as our hospital based ER's, just closer to home. JFK Medical Center is committed to providing quality, cost-effective healthcare to the communities we serve.
Atlantis is a small community that is part of the large Palm Beach Metro area. Palm Beach, a mere three-blocks wide and 14 miles long, it is a barrier island connected to the mainland by three primary bridges in the center of town.
Whether you're interested in the family-oriented quiet streets and sandy beaches or want to experience the "Greenwich Village" lifestyle near Main Street, where a fanciful mix of old and new houses, along with apartments and condominiums, share the walking ambiance to small shops, grocers and a host of outdoor restaurants, there are endless possibilities.
Our Services
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• Advanced comprehensive stroke center
• Behavioral health services (adult)
• Breast MRI
• Cardiac catheterization & angioplasty
• Cardiac and vascular rehabilitation
• Electrophysiology
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Comprehensive cancer services
• Orthopedic and Spine Institute
• Diabetes certification from
Joint Commission
• Diabetes management
program
• Digital mammography
and 3D tomosynthesis
• Emergency medicine
• Heart & vascular care
• Hospice
• Intraoperative radiation therapy
• Kid-friendly ER
• Kidney dialysis
• Neuroscience Institute
• Open heart procedures
• Rehabilitation center
• Robotic-assisted surgery
• Sleep disorders center
• Two off-site emergency rooms
• Weight loss surgery
• Wound care
We are pleased to continue to receive recognition as a quality hospital with our designations by the Joint Commission as a certified primary stroke center, as well as being recognized as one of the 2014 and 2015 Truven Health Top 50 Cardiovascular hospitals in the Country. This prestigious annual award honors hospitals that have led the way with superior performance in cardiovascular service in four key areas: outcomes of care, service-line efficiency, financial performance, and core measures alignment.
JFK Medical Center is committed to providing quality, cost-effective healthcare to the communities we serve.
