Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Be Valued for Being You. At Lee Health, it's all about you. 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 seeking a Palliative Care Physician Lee Health is a nonprofit organization with more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,300 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.Position Information:Lee Physician Group Palliative Care is seeking a physicianwith 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 inpatient care to general medical/surgical patients. Furthermore, our team works collaboratively with community resources to connect patients to outpatient care as requested and/or hospice care if appropriate. Candidates for this position will be interested in doing coordinated care, medication & chronic symptom management, end-of-life management, and goals of care discussions.Benefit Highlights:Offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits and employee wellness opportunitiesGenerous paid time off to enjoy the beautiful SW Florida weather and beaches, and CME DaysMalpractice and Tail Coverage provided403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement optionParticipation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFort 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 taxSouthwest 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 atLearn more about Lee Health's Palliative Care Department - As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.