Pediatric Geneticist (MD/DO)

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

CME time and funding

Malpractice Tail Coverage

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lee Health's Golisano Childrens Hospital of SWFL is seeking a full-time Medical Geneticist (ABMGG board certified/board eligible) to join the Pediatrics team in Fort Myers, FL. The candidate must have completed a Medical Genetics Residency in an ACGME-accredited program.

Responsibilities include diagnosis, counseling, and treatment for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, with potential opportunities to provide adult medical genetics services and contribute to academic publications.

Qualifications

• Must be ABMGG board-certified or board-eligible medical geneticist.
• Completed Medical Genetics Residency in an ACGME-accredited program.
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient genetics care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnosis, counseling, and treatment for pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with LPG Pediatrics team and participate in academic publications as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical genetics

Genetic counseling

Team collaboration

Education

ABMGG Board Certified/Board Eligible Medical Geneticist

Residency in Medical Genetics (ACGME)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Golisano Childrens Hospital of SWFL- Lee Health is seeking a Pediatric Geneticist!

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 Physician Group (LPG) Pediatrics is seeking a full-time ABMGG Board Certified/Board Eligible Medical Geneticist to join their team. The candidate for this position must have completed a Medical Genetics Residency in an ACGME-accredited program. Candidates with previous academic experience and/or expertise in Medical Biochemical Genetics are encouraged to apply. The candidate will participate in the diagnosis, counseling, and treatment of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Depending on the candidate, there also are opportunities to provide adult medical genetics services and participate in academic publications. The providers utilize EPIC for their electronic medical records.

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!
• Dedicated CME time and funding
• Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
• 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.

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