Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon - Lee Health

Lee Health

Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon needed in Southwest Florida!

Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've 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!

The Musculoskeletal Institute at Lee Health, led by hand and wrist surgeon Dr. Thomas Hunt, seeks a fellowship trained, BE/BC Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon to join its dynamic, highly respected team as we expand our program to meet increasing regional demand. This new position is part of our health system's strategic priority to become a regional and national destination for clinical excellence in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. As one of three prioritized, strategic service lines, Lee Health is deeply committed to growing the Musculoskeletal Institute through extensive facility improvements and new builds, acquisition of additional cutting-edge equipment, and hiring of expert, fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons.

Position Information:

Candidates must have completed both an Orthopedic Surgery Residency and an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. In addition to building their subspecialty practice, the incoming surgeon will be required to provide occasional general orthopedic call coverage at a Level 3 hospital.

The current orthopedic group, composed of 8 physicians (2 hand surgeons) and 7 APPs, is expanding to meet volume challenges and to cover additional hospital and outpatient locations within the region. Our new surgeons build subspecialty practice volume quickly due to a large referral base comprised of more than 200 primary care providers, 6 Emergency Departments, and 5 Convenient Care locations.

Benefit Highlights:

1. Competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities
2. Sign on bonus & relocation package
3. Paid time off for vacation and CME
4. Comprehensive malpractice insurance and tail coverage
5. Retirement savings plans: 403(b) with match and 457(b)
6. Short term/long term disability
7. Educational grants and assistance
8. Strong APP support based on a one-on-one team model

Lee Health Summary:

Lee Health is a 100+ year old, private, non-profit healthcare system with over 16,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty care providers in over 100 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The health system includes four acute care hospitals, and two specialty hospitals (Pediatric and Rehabilitation), that together house 1,812 hospital beds.

Fort Myers:

Fort Myers International Airport is extremely user-friendly 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 centrally located between three of Florida's major cities, Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please e-mail your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at physicianrecruitment@leehealth.org.