Palliative Care Advanced Provider I (NP/PA)

Lee Physician Group is looking for an experienced Palliative Care Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our busy growing practices in Fort Myers. We have a long established Palliative Care program that is integrated into the health system. It will be hospital-based care as part of a multidisciplinary team with physician and medical social work support. EPIC EHR and Dragon Dictation for both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Position Description:

• Full-Time, Monday-Friday
• Covering 1-2 weekend days a month; service is 7 days a week
• Will have dedicated location but may be asked to cover other locations based on census
• EPIC EHR and Dragon Dictation for both inpatient and outpatient settings

Requirements:

• Board Certified APRN or PA
• Active license in the state of Florida (or ability to obtain this license prior to start)
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association
• Experience working in palliative care required

Benefits:

• Offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits and employee wellness opportunities
• Generous paid time off to enjoy the beautiful SW Florida weather and beaches, and CME Days
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage provided
• 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
• Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About Lee Health:

Lee Health is a private, non-profit comprehensive health system right off the Gulf Coast of Florida. Four adult hospitals, Golisano Childrens Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital and specialty locations such as Lee Health Coconut Point that are changing the face of healthcare. In addition to the expert care provided at the Lee Health Heart Institute, Lee Health provides extensive Home Health, Skilled Nursing and Behavioral Health programs. With more than 90 practice locations, urgent care centers and facilities, Lee Health is positioned to be the healthcare provider of choice for all in Southwest Florida.

But the heart of our award-winning health system is our nearly 16,000 dedicated employees. We believe in excellence, education, safety, compassion, empathy and respect. We support and appreciate our staff, and that support extends to the families we serve.

Fort Myers:

In Fort Myers, there is something for everyone. With warm weather all year round, the area has numerous outdoor activities right at your fingertips, such as, boating, playing golf, fishing, enjoying the wildlife, beautiful walking & biking trails, and so much more! Fort Myers also has numerous restaurants, plenty of shopping close by in our malls and outlets, art, history and a wide variety of festivals all year round.

Fort Myers International Airport is easy to get to, easy to use, and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all of 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 conveniently located near three of Floridas major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami.

Learn more about our Palliative Care team here:

*If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please e-mail your Resume or CV to our Recruitment Office *