Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Malpractice insurance

Tail coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PSLF program

Job summary

Lee Health's Golisano Children's Hospital of SWFL seeks a Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join a busy 3-physician practice. Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology required; outpatient clinics in Fort Myers and Naples; 1:4 call for Pediatric ER; day-one workload anticipated.

Competitive compensation with salary and bonus opportunities; sign-on bonus and relocation package; malpractice tail coverage; retirement plans and PSLF participation.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Perform eye muscle surgery, nasolacrimal duct probing, chalazion excisions and eyelid/ocular trauma repairs.
• Manage ROP examinations and treatments.
• Provide care in outpatient clinics in Fort Myers and Naples.

Skills

BC/BE in Ophthalmology

Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship

Job description

Golisano Children's Hospital of SWFL- Lee Health is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmologist!

Nestled near the stunning beaches of Southwest Florida, Golisano Children's 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 children's hospital between Tampa and Miami. Golisano provides a variety of specialized services for our community's 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 children's hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.

Position Information:

LPG - Pediatric Ophthalmology is seeking a full-time physician BC/BE in Ophthalmology to join their busy three physician practice. Candidates for this position will be fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology. This practice has outpatient clinics in Fort Myers and Naples. 1:4 call for coverage of the Pediatric ER and Practice. The Pediatric Hospitalist team admits the patients for Ophthalmology. Candidates for this position will be interested in doing cases involving eye muscle surgery, nasolacrimal duct probing, chalazion excisions, repair of eyelid lacerations and globe injuries, as well as ROP examinations and treatments. Candidate can expect to be busy day one.

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, there's 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 ferry-a 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 cities-Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.

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

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 Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, part of Lee Health, has been awarded the 2025 Hospital Impact Award by Children's 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 nation's first sensory-friendly ambulance and becoming only the second hospital in the country to achieve Certified Autism Center designation.

Golisano Children's Hospital has been named Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group four times. Golisano is home to Southwest Florida's 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.

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