Neurohospitalist

American Geriatrics Society; Fort Myers, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

CME funding

Malpractice tail coverage

403(b) retirement plan with match

Short-term/long-term disability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lee Health, a major Southwest Florida health system with multiple hospitals, seeks a Neurohospitalist to join its inpatient service across acute care facilities. The role emphasizes general neurology and acute stroke care with a 7 days on / 7 days off inpatient schedule and no stroke call.

Board-certified or board-eligible physicians in neurology are invited to apply, with opportunities to collaborate with the Neurology outpatient clinic and contribute to high-quality patient care in a busy,

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Neurology is required.
• Inpatient neurology and acute stroke care experience preferred.
• No stroke call included in this schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide neurology services across Lee Health's acute care hospitals.
• Work 7 days on and 7 days off in inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with Neurology outpatient clinic to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Neurology

Stroke care

Inpatient care

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in Neurology

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.

Lee Health is seeking a Neurohospitalist!

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 care 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:

LPG - Neurohospitalist is seeking a full-time physician board eligible/board certified in neurology to join their busy practice. This service covers Lee Health's acute care hospitals and works collaboratively with the Neurology outpatient clinic to achieve high quality care for the community. This position will work 7 days on and 7 days off inpatient with opportunity for additional work in outpatient on off weeks. Candidates for this position will be interested in doing general neurology and acute stroke care. No stroke call.

Hospital Summary:

Gulf Coast Medical Center is a 699-bed acute care facility that is centrally located in Fort Myers FL. Gulf Coast Medical Center houses the Neuroscience Institute, orthopedic services, and general surgery. The hospital offers 24/7 access to emergency care and minimally invasive catheter procedures to treat stroke, as well as a dedicated neuroscience intensive care unit. GCMC is a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with 2 certified Primary Stroke Centers at Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. GCMC's census is split between 1 or 2 other neurohospitalists plus a team of 3-5 APP's. 10-15 new consults per day with 5-8 follow-ups. Average daily census for the entire service line is approx. 30-50 patients.

Lee Health has the area's only Level II Trauma Center and DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Lee Memorial Hospital is a 362 bed Level II Trauma Center serving Lee County and the surrounding areas, 24/7 ER with exceptionally trained staff, and houses the Rehabilitation Hospital. Lee Memorial typically averages 4-8 new consults per day with maybe 3-4 follow-ups depending on how one manages their lists. A mainstay in our community for more than 100 years, Lee Memorial has a rich history of serving our communities.

Benefit Highlights:

- Sign on bonus & relocation package

- Dedicated CME 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

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 Florida's major cities: Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.