Faculty Physician - FSU Family Medicine Residency Program

Lee Health is proud to be named on the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for the second year in a row.

HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital have been awarded the highest five-star accolade, putting Lee Health hospitals in the top 15% of hospitals in the country for the second year in a row.

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 Governor's Sterling Award, granted by the Sterling Council.

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 and providers. The award places Lee Health among an elite group of only 10 organizations nationwide to receive this honor.

Lee Health is a nonprofit organization with more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty providers with multiple practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one specialty hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.

Build a Legacy or Join a Tradition of Excellence:

Lee Health, in partnership with Florida State University (FSU), invites passionate, board-certified Family Physicians to join our expanding Graduate Medical Education (GME) Academic Enterprise in beautiful Southwest Florida. We are currently seeking core faculty for two distinct residency programs within our system. Whether you are an innovator eager to build a program from the ground up or a passionate educator looking to join a well-established team, we have a place for you.

The Opportunities:

We are recruiting for two separate Family Medicine programs here in Fort Myers:

• The Vision: A brand-new 12:12:12 program scheduled to welcome its inaugural class in July 2028.
• The Role:A "ground-floor" opportunity to shape the vision, design an innovative curriculum, and mentor the very first class of residents.
• The Environment:Located at GCMC, a 699-bed regional referral center and Level II Trauma Center featuring a newly expanded facility with state-of-the-art technology.
• Flexibility:We offer dedicated roles for physicians who prefer a core facultyhospitalistposition,outpatient faculty, or atraditional blend. Faculty with specific areas of interest such as sports medicine, recovery medicine, geriatrics, and obstetrics/womens health are encouraged to apply.

• The Vision: An established 11:11:11 program that has been a cornerstone of the community since 2014.
• The Role: Join a seasoned team of educators with great opportunities to develop your skills as a faculty member in a stable, supportive academic environment.
• The Clinical Work: Faculty engage in a traditional academic model, rotating coverage on the inpatient medicine service and precepting in the residency clinic. Faculty with specific areas of interest such as OMT, sports medicine, recovery medicine, geriatrics, informatics and obstetrics/womens health are encouraged to apply.
• The Environment: Lee Memorial Hospital (LMH) serves as a safety net hospital, located in the medical district of downtown Fort Myers. Join a robust program with a proven track record of graduating high-quality family physicians for the Southwest Florida region.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Certification: Graduate of an accredited Residency Program in Family Medicine as well as respective Board Certification (or Board Eligibility as appropriate)
• Licensure: Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Florida and clear DEA (or ability to obtain prior to start);Must comply with all ACGME core faculty requirements

Why Choose Lee Health:

• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary with sign-on bonus and relocation package.
• Life-Work Balance: Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches!
• Security: Malpractice with tail coverage, 403(b) with match, and disability insurance
• Loan Repayment: Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Life in Fort Myers:

Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've always dreamed of in coastal southwest Florida! We have warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, dozens of recreational parks and ecological preserves, as well as numerous world-renowned golf courses. There are a variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping at nearby malls and outlets, art, history, and a wide variety of festivals year-round. There is truly something for everyone! Plus, no state income tax!

Southwest Florida International Airport is easy to access and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all 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 centrally located between three of Floridas major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office atphysicianrecruitment@leehealth.org