Adult/Addiction Psychiatrist

Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL

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 a Lead Physician, Section of Addiction & Recovery Medicine

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 Health is seeking a visionary Board-Certified Physician to serve as the Section Leader for Addiction and Recovery Medicine. This is a pivotal leadership role within a rapidly expanding Division of Behavioral Health. As we strive for designation as a Center of Excellence, the Lead Physician will spearhead the growth of outpatient services and pioneer innovative care delivery models for the Southwest Florida community.

  • Leadership & Growth: Report directly to the Medical Director and System Director to shape the next phase of the Sections evolution.
  • Innovative Care: Develop novel and innovative methods to care for patients that are geographically separated by distance from Lee Health in Fort Myers are needed as the next phase of growth.
  • Established Support: Lead a dedicated team, historically comprised of two physicians, an RN, an Addiction Psychotherapist, and robust administrative staff.
  • Research & Academic Support: For candidates with a track record or interest in clinical research, Lee Health provides the infrastructure for grant writing, submission, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level clinical oversight and direct patient care within the outpatient addiction program.
  • Drive the strategic expansion of services to meet significant community demand.
  • Uphold and champion standards of clinical excellence to achieve "Center of Excellence" distinction.
  • The successful applicant will work to expand services to meet the large need in the community

Qualifications:

  • Board Certification: Required in your primary medical specialty.
  • Addiction Medicine: Board Certification and Fellowship training in Addiction Medicine are highly preferred.
  • Leadership Mindset: A proven ability to scale programs and implement innovative healthcare solutions.
  • Clinical Excellence: A commitment to evidence-based, compassionate recovery medicine.

About the Division:

Since the appointment of our new Medical Director, the Division of Behavioral Health has experienced exponential growth . Joining Lee Health means becoming part of a system that values professional autonomy, provides the resources for innovation, and is deeply committed to solving the addiction crisis through superior medical care.

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.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at [email protected] .

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

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Lee Health is the leading provider of health care in Southwest Florida and has served the citizens of Lee County and surrounding communities. Our origins can be traced to the Fall of 1916. Today, Lee Health consists of 4 acute care hospitals: Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital, and 2 specialty hospitals: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida and The Rehabilitation Hospital. In 2019, Lee Health is now home to four A-rated hospitals and we could not be more proud! Leapfrog also publishes an annual list of the top children’s hospitals in the United States and has named Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida one of the 10 best in the country for three years in a row. With more than 1 million patient contacts each year, Lee Health is the 4th largest public health system in the U.S. and the largest within Florida. Lee Health is a progressive, financially sound health care provider with over 13,000 employees, 1,300 community physicians and 4,500 volunteers. We Are...Caring People, Inspiring Health

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