Hospitalist at Home Physician
Job Description
Be Valued for Being You.
\nAt Lee Health, it's all about you.
\nLee Health is proud to be named on the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for the second year in a row
\nHealthPark 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
\nAll 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
\nLee Health is honored to be the first healthcare system in Florida to be recognized with the Governor's Sterling Award, granted by the Sterling Council.
\nLee 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.
\nLee Health is seeking a Hospitalist at Home Physician!
\nPosition Information:
\nTransform Acute Care Delivery with Lee Health | Fort Myers, Florida
\nAre you an experienced physician passionate about redefining how acute care is delivered? Join Lee Health's Hospital at Home program and become part of a forward-thinking team bringing high-acuity, hospital-level care directly into patients' homes.
\nThis is more than a job - it's an opportunity to lead the evolution of modern medicine.
\nPosition Summary
\nThe Hospital at Home Physician provides acute-level inpatient care to medically appropriate patients in their homes through a hybrid care model that includes in-home visits by nursing staff, virtual rounding, and interdisciplinary coordination. This physician will lead care delivery in a value-based, patient-centered model designed to reduce inpatient utilization while
\nmaintaining high clinical quality and safety standards. This role combines traditional hospitalist-level acuity with innovative care delivery, leveraging remote monitoring, mobile diagnostics, and interdisciplinary home-based services.
\nAs a physician in this innovative model, you will:
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Manage acute medical conditions in a home-based setting
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Lead interdisciplinary care teams including RNs, APPs, case managers, and virtual support staff
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Deliver high-quality, value-based care with strong clinical outcomes
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Improve patient satisfaction and reduce unnecessary hospital stays
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Clinical Scope
\nTypical diagnoses may include:
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CHF exacerbation
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COPD exacerbation
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Pneumonia
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Cellulitis
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UTI
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Post-surgical recovery
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Other DRG-appropriate conditions per program guidelines
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Who We're Looking For
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Physicians Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
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Experience in hospital medicine or acute care required
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Passion for innovation and patient-centered care
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Comfort with interdisciplinary collaboration and technology-enabled care
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If you're ready to practice medicine differently - to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional care beyond hospital walls - we invite you to explore this opportunity.
\nWhy Fort Myers?
\nLocated along Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast, Fort Myers offers:
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Year-round sunshine and warm weather
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Stunning beaches and waterfront living
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No state income tax
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Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
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Outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and golf
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Enjoy a lifestyle where your career and personal life thrive together.
\nWhy Lee Health?
\nAs one of Florida's largest nonprofit health systems, Lee Health offers:
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A well-established, growing Hospital at Home program
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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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Robust administrative and clinical support
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Advanced technology and remote monitoring infrastructure
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A physician-led health system with opportunities for leadership and program development
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You'll be joining a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, quality, and community health.
\nBenefit Highlights:
\n- Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches!
\n- Sign on bonus & relocation package
\n- Dedicated CME time and funding
\n- Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
\n- 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
\n- Short term/long term disability
\n- Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
\nJoin Lee Health and help shape the future of hospital-level care at home. Send your CV to [email protected] to learn more!
