Rheumatology Office Physician

Lee Health; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 276,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

CME time

Malpractice Insurance

Tail Coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Disability Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a rheumatologist to join our outpatient team across Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Estero. The role focuses on patient-centered, clinic-based care with light on-call responsibilities and no hospital duties.

The physician will be fellowship-trained in Rheumatology and board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, practicing in a busy, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in Rheumatology required.
• Outpatient-only Rheumatology practice.
• Be prepared for a 1:5 call schedule (office-based).

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rheumatology care to adults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary Lee Health specialists.
• Participate in quality initiatives and patient-centered care.

Education

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Rheumatology fellowship

Job description

Lee Health is seeking a Rheumatologist!

Salary: $307,000

$35,000 Sign-On Bonus | Up to $20K Relocation

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

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 Governors 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 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:

Lee Physician Group Rheumatology is seeking a full-time BC/BE physician in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology to join a busy, growing practice. The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in Rheumatology and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This outpatient-only opportunity includes practice locations in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Estero, with the position primarily based in Fort Myers. The call schedule is 1:5 and consists of light, office-based call onlyno hospital responsibilities. The team prioritizes continuity of care and works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group of specialists across Lee Health, including Pain Management.

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

Fort Myers:

Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle youve 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 Floridas major cities: Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.

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