Lee Health is Seeking an Adult Medical Oncologist

Lee Health/Lee Physician Group is recruiting a full-time BE/BC Hematologist/Medical Oncologist to join the seven-physician group in Fort Myers, Florida. Physicians will practice at the Lee Health Cancer Institute, a 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art outpatient facility that provides medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology services. The Cancer Center boasts an on-site 43-chair chemotherapy infusion center, advanced imaging, specialty lab services, nurse navigators, genetic counselors, social workers, dietitians, cancer rehabilitation, and financial counseling. The 72-bed oncology hospital in the Gulf Coast Medical Center has the latest technology and resources to provide the best care possible, inspiring our physicians to deliver their best.

The integrated oncology program conducts multiple weekly disease-specific tumor boards, has a robust clinical research program, and sees 5393 analytic cases annually. Physicians will have 32 patient contact hours per week and 1:8 calls. This opportunity provides not only a competitive compensation with bonus opportunities, but also a comprehensive benefits package, generous time off, CME time and money, and a sign-on bonus & relocation package. The emphasis on work-life balance ensures that our physicians feel valued and cared for. Furthermore, Lee Health is a participating federal public service loan repayment organization, further demonstrating our commitment to our team.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach to evaluation, management, and treatment with a team of specialists to optimize patient care. They will be forward-thinking physician leaders who share our unwavering focus on personalized care, quality, and patient satisfaction. The candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine (allopathic/osteopathic), have completed an accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship, and possess or be able to obtain an unrestricted Florida medical license. This job is not a J1 or H1B visa opportunity, but it is an opportunity to align with an organization that is deeply committed to patient care.

Lee Health isa non-profit organization with 16,000 employees and 92 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. Lee Health Physician Group employs 1,200 primary care and specialty care providers. The health system has four acute care hospitals and two specialty hospitals with 1,812 beds. All acute hospitals received an A in the fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety survey.

Fort Myers has warm weather all year round and has numerous outdoor activities, such as boating, playing golf, fishing, wildlife, beautiful hiking trails, and much more. In 2022, according to US News and World Report, Fort Myers was the #4 fastest-growing community in the US. Fort Myers has numerous restaurants, shopping, art, history, and festivals year-round and is close to Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is near three of Floridas major cities: Orlando, Tampa, and Miami. Fort Myers International Airport is accessible and offers numerous direct flights and connections.

If you want to learn more about this opportunity or apply, please e-mail your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at physicianrecruitment@leehealth.org or apply online at leehealth.org