Physician Fellow – Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Position Available In Lee, Florida

Lee Health Graduate Medical Education has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Fellow (PGY-4). In partnership with our Family Medicine GME Program this fellowship will specialize IDD (Individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities). This specialty fellow is responsible for the delivery of age and specialty appropriate medical care through the process of assessment, evaluation, diagnosing, treatment, and follow-up. Performs responsibilities in four areas of practice clinician, teacher, leadership and professional development. Collaborates with colleagues and other professional disciplines to ensure safe, effective, efficient and value-added patient centered care and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Continuously monitors quality patient care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Provides leadership in the LPG practice location and throughout Lee Health. Possesses excellent communication skills with patient, family, caregivers, multidisciplinary team members, medical staff members, and all employees. Keeps quality and safety in the forefront in the delivery of patient care, and leads the care team in the recognition and prevention of adverse events. Participates/supports the integrated continuum of care of patients within Lee Health/LPG. Supervises family medicine residents in the GME Clinic and the Lee Memorial Hospital FSU inpatient medicine service. While working with the developmental pediatrics and other clinical partners, performs responsibilities in a high-quality manner as a clinician, teacher, and leader.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Graduate from an accredited Medical School and an ACGMC Accredited Residency;

BC/BE Experience:

Experience providing health care in international, resource-poor settings, Demonstrated teaching and leadership experience with strong leadership potential

Training:

Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

License:

Currently licensed or eligible in the State of Florida as a

Physician Other:

Must meet credentialing requirements as established by the Lee Health Medical Staff Services Department. Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required. Excellent academic and clinical record, Commitment to care of underserved populations while developing leadership skills, Dedication to self-directed, lifelong learning Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity