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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 an Advanced Practice Providers!

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 Description:

Lee Physician Group is looking for seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support a Total Joint Surgeon. Candidates for this position will be interested in joining a stable and employed orthopedic practice that focuses on high quality and excellent patient outcomes. This position will be responsible for covering outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, and surgically assisting in the OR. Those applying for this position can expect a good work life balance with a mainly elective caseload and light call coverage. Electronic medical record used for both outpatient and inpatient is EPIC.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited program

Certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants or certified NP

Nurse Practitioners must have a first assist certification

Have an active Florida license or ability to obtain in the state of Florida

Certified to perform Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support

At least 3 years of experience in surgically assisting with orthopedic cases; total joint hip and knee replacement cases preferred

Benefits Summary:

- Offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits and employee wellness opportunities

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

- Relocation package

- Malpractice through sovereign immunity

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

- 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 Resume or CV to our Recruitment Office at APPRecruitment@leehealth.org