This is ExceptionalLee!

Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center and Gulf Coast Medical Center earned recognition as a 2022-2023 Best Regional Hospital in Florida by U.S. News & World Report, in addition to being rated as High Performing. Cape Coral Hospital was also awarded a High Performing rating.

All Lee Health adult acute care hospitals have been named among Americas Best Hospitals for 2022, a distinction that places them in the top two and five percent of hospitals nationwide, according to Healthgrades

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) announced that Lee Health has earned 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified level 8.

Leapfrog Group released its Spring 2022 Hospital Safety Grades and awarded HealthPark Medical Center with an A grade for the sixth straight reporting period, and advanced Gulf Coast Medical Center to an A from the last reporting period.

Lee Health is seeking a Palliative Care Physician!

Lee Health is a non-profit organization with nearly 90 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. We have more than 16,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and over 830 employed primary care and specialty care providers. Our health system has four acute care hospitals and two specialty hospitals that together house 1,812 hospital beds.

Position Information:

LPG Palliative Careis seeking a physician with fellowship training and BE/BC in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicineto join their busy team. Currently, the team consists of 4 physicians and 13 APRNs. This exclusive physician group is team-oriented and quality-focused, and is currently seeking physicians interested in providing a mix of both inpatient and outpatient care. . Inpatient care will be provided at the hospital setting with potential SNF opportunities as well. Weekly call rotation is by phone 1:4 - 1:6. Candidates for this position will be interested in doing coordinated care, medication & chronic symptom management, end of life management, and goals of care discussions.

Our outpatient care currently being redesigned for full integration into some of our high-utilization clinics (specifically oncology and advanced heart failure). This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in development, program growth and out of the box thinking with a high focus on exceptional patient care to join the team and assist with this strategic redesign process.

Benefit Highlights:

- Offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities

- Generous paid time off to enjoy the BEAUTIFUL SW FLORIDA WEATHER AND BEACHES

- Sign on bonus & relocation package

- Dedicated CME time and funding

- Malpractice through sovereign immunity

- 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option

- Short term/long term disability

- Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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 & biking trails, 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 conveniently located near three of Floridas major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please e-mail your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at [Register to View]