Orthopedics Physician Assistant

This is ExceptionalLee 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. General Orthopedics Position Available Lee Health System: Come Experience Exceptional Lee Lee Health is a non-profit, multi-specialty healthcare organization in beautiful Southwest Florida. Our organization is comprised of four acute care hospitals and two specialty care hospitals totaling over 1,800 beds. We employ over 16,000 employees including more than 1,200 primary and specialty care physicians and providers. Learn Why Lee Health: Our Mission: To be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion. Our Vision: To inspire hope and be a national leader for the advancement of health and healing. Our Values: Respect, Excellence, Compassion, Education Position Information: Lee Physician Group Orthopedics is looking for a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join our Orthopedics Coconut Point practice in Estero, FL. This position will serve as first assist in the operating room, see patients in clinic and be part of the call rotation. Providers utilize EPIC EHR and dictation software in both settings. Benefit Highlights: - Offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities - Paid time off to ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SW FLORIDA WEATHER AND BEACHES - Relocation package - Dedicated CME time and funding - Malpractice coverage provided - Retirement Plans plus matching - Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Lee County, Florida: Lee County offers a diverse array of outdoor activities, dining, theater, sports and cultural events for our population of 600,000. In addition to exceptional education opportunities from Preschool thru Advanced Degree Universities. Fort Myers is the county hub, which includes the Fort Myers International Airport. 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 that 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 e-mail your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at Please be advised that under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), this position does require an AHCA Background verification. More information on this requirement can be obtained at