Lee Health is seeking physicians for our Hospital @ Home Program

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Relocation

CME support

Tail coverage

Retirement plan match

Disability insurance

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL seeks a Hospitalist at Home Physician to deliver acute-level inpatient care in patients’ homes through a hybrid model. You will lead care delivery with in-home visits, virtual rounds, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure high-quality, value-based care.

Board-certified/board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with hospital medicine or acute care experience is required. This is a forward-thinking role within our Hospital at Home program.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Experience in hospital medicine or acute care.
• Comfort with technology-enabled home care.

Responsibilities

• Manage home-based acute medical conditions.
• Lead interdisciplinary care teams including RNs, APPs, case managers, and virtual support staff.
• Deliver high-quality, value-based care with strong clinical outcomes.
• Improve patient satisfaction and reduce unnecessary hospital stays.

Skills

Hospital medicine experience

Inpatient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Technology-enabled care

Education

MD/DO (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine)

Job description

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.

Hospitalist at Home Physician!

Position Information:

Transform Acute Care Delivery with Lee Health | Fort Myers, Florida

Are you an experienced physician passionate about redefining how acute care is delivered? JoinLee Health's Hospital at Home programand become part of a forward-thinking team bringing high-acuity, hospital-level care directly into patients’ homes.

This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to lead the evolution of modern medicine.

Position Summary

The Hospital at Home Physician provides acute-level inpatient care to medically appropriate patients in their homes through a hybrid care model that includes in-home visits by nursing staff, virtual rounding, and interdisciplinary coordination. This physician will lead care delivery in a value-based, patient-centered model designed to reduce inpatient utilization while

maintaining high clinical quality and safety standards. This role combines traditional hospitalist-level acuity with innovative care delivery, leveraging remote monitoring, mobile diagnostics, and interdisciplinary home-based services.

As a physician in this innovative model, you will:

• Manage acute medical conditions in a home-based setting
• Lead interdisciplinary care teams including RNs, APPs, case managers, and virtual support staff
• Deliver high-quality, value-based care with strong clinical outcomes
• Improve patient satisfaction and reduce unnecessary hospital stays

Clinical Scope

Typical diagnoses may include:

• CHF exacerbation
• COPD exacerbation
• Pneumonia
• Cellulitis
• UTI
• Post-surgical recovery
• Other DRG-appropriate conditions per program guidelines

Who We're Looking For

• Physicians Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Experience in hospital medicine or acute care required
• Passion for innovation and patient-centered care
• Comfort with interdisciplinary collaboration and technology-enabled care

If you're ready to practice medicine differently - to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional care beyond hospital walls - we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Why Fort Myers?

Located along Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast, Fort Myers offers:

• Year-round sunshine and warm weather
• Stunning beaches and waterfront living
• No state income tax
• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• Outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and golf

Enjoy a lifestyle where your career and personal life thrive together.

Why Lee Health?

As one of Florida’s largest nonprofit health systems, Lee Health offers:

• A well-established, growing Hospital at Home program
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Robust administrative and clinical support
• Advanced technology and remote monitoring infrastructure
• A physician-led health system with opportunities for leadership and program development

You'll be joining a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, quality, and community health.

Benefit Highlights:

• Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches!
• Sign on bonus & relocation package
• Dedicated CME time and funding
• Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
• Short term/long term disability
• Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program