Pediatric Emergency Department Physician

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities

Sign on bonus & relocation package

Generous paid time off

Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage

403(b) retirement plan with match

Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare system in Fort Myers is seeking a full-time Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to provide care in a 28-bed emergency department treating over 50,000 patients annually. This role offers a competitive compensation package, including salary, bonus opportunities, and relocation assistance. Ideal candidates should be BC/BE in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Join a dedicated team that values community health and quality care in Southwest Florida's stunning environment.

Qualifications

• Seeking full-time physician BC/BE in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 coverage in a 28-bed emergency department.
• Treat over 50,000 patients annually.

Skills

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Ability to work mid and night shifts

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Job description

Golisano Childrens Hospital of SWFL- Lee Health is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician!

Nestled near the stunning beaches of Southwest Florida, Golisano Childrens Hospital at Lee Health is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art facility delivering vital and lifesaving care for children and their families throughout the region. The 135 bed regional hospital cares for children across five counties and is the only childrens hospital between Tampa and Miami. Golisano provides a variety of specialized services for our communitys children ranging from emergency care to behavioral health, surgery to critical care, orthopedics, cancer treatment, cardiology, and more. The hospital features a 36‑bed medical/surgical unit, a 16‑bed PICU, and a 70‑bed NICU with 24/7 neonatology coverage.

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 over 100 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one childrens hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.

Position Information:

Lee Health / Golisano Childrens Hospital Pediatric Emergency Medicine is seeking a full‑time physician BC/BE in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The hospital has a 28‑bed emergency department that provides 24/7 coverage and treats over 50,000 patients annually. We are currently seeking coverage for the mid and night shifts. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Benefit Highlights:

• Offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities
• Sign on bonus & relocation package
• Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches!
• Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
• Sign on bonus & relocation package
• 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
• Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Fort Myers, Florida:

Experience the ultimate beach and vacation lifestyle in sunny Southwest Florida! With warm weather all year, stunning beaches, top‑notch boating and fishing, unforgettable sunsets, and a wealth of parks and ecological preserves, theres always something to explore. Enjoy world‑renowned golf courses, a variety of restaurants, shopping, rich cultural events, and festivals year‑round. Plus, benefit from the bonus of no state income tax!

With convenient access to Southwest Florida International Airport offering many direct flights and connections, traveling is easy. For a unique getaway, locals enjoy the Key West Express ferrya relaxing 3‑hour journey to Key West. Fort Myers is only minutes from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples, and perfectly situated between three major Florida citiesOrlando, Tampa, and Miami.

Be Valued for Being You.

At Lee Health, its all about you.

Lee Health is proud to be named on the Forbes list of Americas Best‑in‑State Employers 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.

Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida, part of Lee Health, has been awarded the 2025 Hospital Impact Award by Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). The hospital was recognized for its unwavering dedication to improving the lives of children and families across Southwest Florida and for pioneering sensory‑friendly care, including introducing the nations first sensory‑friendly ambulance and becoming only the second hospital in the country to achieve Certified Autism Center designation.

Golisano Childrens Hospital has been named Top Childrens Hospital by The Leapfrog Group four times. Golisano is home to Southwest Floridas only state‑designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center and is a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Golisano is recognized as an Asthma Friendly Hospital by the Florida Asthma Coalition.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at [e-mail].

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As a community‑focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.