Golisano Childrens Hospital - Lee Health is seeking an Adolescent Medicine Physician!

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida is a state-of-the-art pediatric facility that delivers vital and lifesaving care for children and their families throughout the region. The 135-bed regional hospital cares for children across five counties and is the only childrens hospital between Tampa and Miami. Golisano provides a variety of specialized services for our communitys children ranging from emergency care to behavioral health, surgery to critical care, orthopedics, cancer treatment, cardiology, and more. It has a 16 bed PICU, 70 bed NICU with 24-hour in-house Neonatology coverage.

Lee Health is a non-profit organization comprised of more than 16,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty providers with over 100 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has 4 acute care hospitals and 2 specialty hospitals that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.

Position Information:

Lee Physician Group (LPG) Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine is seeking a passionate physician with experience in adolescent healthcare, particularly someone who has completed a fellowship in this important field. Ideal candidates will have expertise in eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, along with a solid background in gynecological issues, menstrual health, pregnancy prevention, sexual health, and performing pap smears. Our patient demographic consists of individuals aged 13 to 21 years.This position is based in beautiful Fort Myers, Florida and will exclusively provide specialty care for adolescents and young adults in the community. This practices schedule is set up with ample appointment times to better support and care for its patients.

Soon, we will be moving into a new office designed to accommodate an entire support team, including an Advanced Practice Provider, a psychologist, a dietician, an RN care coordinator, and customer support and medical assistants. We seek a dedicated physician eager to contribute to the establishment of an innovative program that will make a meaningful impact on lives. This opportunity is perfect for a motivated individual who wishes to be a part of something truly transformative.

Benefit Highlights:

Offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities

Sign on bonus & relocation package

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

403(b) retirement plan with match

Comprehensive benefits package with low premiums for health insurance

Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Repayment Program

Malpractice and tail coverage provided through the health system

This is ExceptionalLee!

Golisano Childrens Hospital has been named Top Childrens Hospital by The Leapfrog Group four times. Golisano is home to Southwest Floridas only state-designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center and is a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Golisano is recognized as an Asthma Friendly Hospital by the Florida Asthma Coalition. Most recently Golisano Children's Hospital was recognized as a Certified Autism Center. Golisano is the second hospital in the United States and first in Florida to receive this designation.

The Leapfrog Group announced its Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grades and all four Lee Health hospitals have earned top marks, with Cape Coral Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital being designated as Straight A hospitals for earning an A in at least five consecutive Hospital Safety Grade reporting cycles.

Lee Health is proud to be named on the Forbes list of Americas Best-in-State Employers for the second year in a row. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, and it is a testament to Lee Healths commitment to fostering a positive and robust workplace for its employees.

Lee Health has been honored with the inaugural Pinnacle of EHR Experience Award from the KLAS Arch Collaborative, recognizing our health system's efforts to enhance the electronic health record (EHR) experience for physicians. The award places Lee Health among an elite group of only 10 organizations nationwide to receive this honor.

All Lee Health hospitals received honors as Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for the high-quality care they provide to the Southwest Florida community.

Lee Health is honored to be the first healthcare system in Florida to be recognized with the Governors Sterling Award, granted by the Sterling Council. The Sterling Council is a public/private partnership supported by the Officer of the Governor that manages the Sterling/Baldrige National Criteria for national standards and best practices for performance excellence in the state of Florida.

Lee County, Florida:

Lee Health is located in beautiful, sunny Lee County, Florida where there is truly something for everyone! With warm weather all year round, the area has numerous outdoor activities, including boating, golfing, fishing, wildlife, beautiful walking 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 easily accessible and offers numerous direct flights and connections to various domestic and international destinations. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express that allows for a three-hour boat ride 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.

If you are interested in learning more, e-mail your CV to physicianrecruitment@leehealth.org