Director Hospital Based Physician Services - GCHSWF Pediatric Intensivists - Golisano Hospital

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital -9981 S. HealthPark Drive Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: GCHSWF Pediatric Intensivists

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $38.48 - $50.01 / hour

Summary

Director, Hospital-Based Physician Services Pediatric Intensivists

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

Are you a strategic pediatric healthcare leader ready to shape the future of hospital-based specialty care?

Lee Health is seeking an experienced, visionary Director of Hospital-Based Physician Services Pediatric Intensivists to provide executive-level leadership at Golisano Childrens Hospital . This high-impact role oversees hospital-based pediatric physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) across multiple critical service lines, ensuring operational excellence, financial stewardship, and exceptional patient outcomes.

This opportunity is ideal for seasoned pediatric leadership professionals who thrive in complex clinical environments and are passionate about advancing childrens healthcare.

Position Overview

The Director provides operational, financial, and personnel oversight for hospital-based pediatric providers, functioning in close partnership with Practice Directors and physician leadership.

Scope of Responsibility

• Oversight of approximately 60 physicians and APPs

  • Includes full-time, PRN, and locum providers

• Leadership across:

  • Pediatric Emergency Department

  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

  • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

  • Pediatric Hospitalist Program

• No daily travel required (very infrequent as needed)

• Standard business hours with flexibility based on operational needs

  • Examples: evening physician meetings, hurricane preparedness coordination

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for hospital-based pediatric physician services

• Partner closely with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure quality, safety, and performance excellence

• Oversee:

  • Finance and budget management

  • Coding and billing oversight

  • Provider scheduling and productivity

  • Timekeeping and payroll oversight

  • Personnel management, engagement, and performance

• Support recruitment, retention, and onboarding of high-level pediatric providers

• Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with system-wide standards

• Lead through collaboration, transparency, and operational rigor

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a highly accomplished healthcare leader who brings:

• Senior-level experience in hospital-based physician operations

• Strong understanding of pediatric specialty services

• Demonstrated success managing large provider teams

• Expertise in financial oversight, provider productivity, and revenue cycle fundamentals

• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

• Experience navigating high-acuity hospital environments

Candidates with experience in pediatric intensivist environments or childrens hospital leadership strongly preferred.

Why Join Lee Health & Golisano Childrens Hospital?

• Lead one of Southwest Floridas most respected pediatric hospital programs

• Influence the direction of critical pediatric service lines

• Collaborate with executive leadership in a highly visible role

• Make a measurable impact on children and families across the region

• Work within a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system

If you are a forward-thinking pediatric healthcare executive ready to lead at scale, we invite you to explore this exceptional leadership opportunity.

Apply today to shape the future of hospital-based pediatric care.

Provides operational leadership and support to multiple hospital-based physician services. The Director will work in collaboration with dyad partners in the acute and post-acute setting. This position reports to Operations leadership and provides support to the division Medical Director. The Director is accountable for the administration and organization of practice operations, by planning and directing all functions and activities associated with business, financial, and clinical activities, including but not limited to performance metrics and workgroups, volume growth drivers, regulatory compliance, annual operating and capital budget, marketing, operational and quality performance monitoring, physician and staff education, potential new program development opportunities and assisting with other system initiatives.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred and/or

Bachelor'sManagementRequiredand

Master'sNursingPreferredor

Master'sHealth AdministrationPreferredor

Master'sBusiness AdministrationPreferred

Additional Requirements

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred and/or

5 YearsPhysician Practice/Outpatient ManagementRequired

Additional Requirements

5 years of business and practice management experience working in health care administration, with preferred experience in ambulatory operations in an acute care hospital and ambulatory settings. Must have an extensive background in business and operations, strategic planning, multi-specialty operations, hospital based services, physician services, and public health programs

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State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses Required/ Preferred and/or

Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations Required/ Preferred and/or

ACMPEPreferred

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