Lee Health is seeking a Family Medicine Core Faculty Physician!

Company: Lee Health
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Be Valued for Being You. At Lee Health, it’s all about you. Lee Health is proud to be named on the Forbes list of America’s 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 Governor’s 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 a Family Medicine Core Faculty Physician! 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: Build a Legacy. This isn't just another faculty position. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build an exceptional Family Medicine residency program from the very beginning. Gulf Coast Medical Center at Lee Health, in partnership with Florida State University, is launching a new 12:12:12 Family Medicine residency program, and we are seeking trailblazing physicians to join our faculty. We are at the dawn of a new GME Academic Enterprise, with new programs in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and multiple fellowships launching alongside us, building on the success of well-established programs at sister facilities in the Lee Health System. Faculty positions are available at both Gulf Coast Medical Center campus and the established Lee Memorial campus in order to support the overall Academic Center growth and expansion. You will be an integral part of shaping our vision, designing an innovative curriculum, and mentoring our growing cohort of Family Medicine residents. Specialized opportunities in Sports Medicine, Obstetrics and Palliative Care may also be available for the right candidate. We are seeking: Passionate Educators: Board-certified Family Physicians (MD/DO) with a creative spirit and a fierce commitment to training the next generation. Versatile Clinicians: We are building a dynamic team and offer flexible roles. We have dedicated positions for faculty who are primarily inpatient , primarily outpatient , or a traditional blend of both . Family Medicine-OB Faculty encouraged to apply. If you are an ambitious, inspiring leader ready to make a permanent mark on graduate medical education in beautiful Southwest Florida, we want you to be a part of our story. Come build with us. Candidate Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Residency Program in Family Medicine as well as respective Board Certification (or Board Eligibility as appropriate). Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Florida, or ability to obtain this prior to start date Clear, unrestricted DEA Minimum 3 years experience in a teaching or faculty capacity with a graduate medical education program. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS credentials thru the American Heart Association Benefit Highlights: Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches! Sign on bonus & relocation package 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 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! 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 Florida’s 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 physicianrecruitment@leehealth.org . As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.

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