Surgical Optimization (APRN/PA) (APP I)

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

CME time and funding

Malpractice Insurance and Tail Cover

403(b) retirement plan with match

457(b) enhanced retirement option

Short/Long term disability

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking Advanced Practice Providers (APRN/PA) to join the Surgical Optimization Team in Southwest Florida. The role focuses on preoperative clearance, patient assessment, and coordination with surgeons to ensure safe surgical pathways.

Ideal candidates have strong internal medicine experience; orthopedic experience is a plus. New graduates are welcome. Proficiency in EPIC EHR and Dragon Dictation is preferred; Florida licensure is required to practice.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited APRN or PA program.
• Florida license to practice.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Internal medicine experience required; orthopedics experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clear patients for surgery as part of the Surgical Optimization Team.
• Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients undergoing procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff to optimize patient readiness.

Skills

Internal medicine experience

Orthopedics experience (plus)

Education

APRN/PA program graduate

Tools

EPIC EHR

Dragon Dictation

Job description

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 seeking Advanced Practice Providers for Surgical Optimization!

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 is looking for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants (APRN/PA) to join our Surgical Optimization Team! The ideal candidate will have strong internal medicine experience. Orthopedics experience is a plus but not required. The position will be clearing patients for surgery.

LPG is seeking candidates interested in providing comprehensive and compassionate care

EPIC EHR and Dragon Dictation for both Inpatient and Outpatient settings

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program and be able to obtain a Florida license

New Graduates are also welcome to apply!

Benefit Highlights:

• 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
• 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.