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Lee Health

Surgical Optimization (APRN/PA) (APP I)

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A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$120,262 / year median in Florida

+14% projected growth

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Surgical Optimization (APRN/PA) (APP I) Lee Health - 3.7 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching 457(b) Disability insurance Paid time off 403(b) Loan forgiveness Qualifications Advanced practice provider Full Job Description 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 Advanced Practice Providers for Surgical Optimization! 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 Physician Group is looking for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants (APRN/PA) to join our Surgical Optimization Team! The ideal candidate will have strong internal medicine experience. Orthopedics experience is a plus but not required. The position will be clearing patients for surgery. LPG is seeking candidates interested in providing comprehensive and compassionate care EPIC EHR and Dragon Dictation for both Inpatient and Outpatient settings Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program and be able to obtain a Florida license New Graduates are also welcome to apply!
Benefit Highlights:
Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches! 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 As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.