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23 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Lee Health is seeking a board-certified cardiac surgeon with niche skills for their expanding Heart Institute in Southwest Florida. The compensation includes salary and benefits with retirement plans, malpractice coverage, paid time off, CME days, paid parental leave, and participation in loan forgiveness programs, supported by EPIC EHR system.
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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. We are looking for a Cardiac Surgeon to join the elite Lee Health Heart Institute with our Cardiothoracic Surgery Team! Program Highlights Shipley Cardiothoracic Surgery Center at Health Park provides world-class care performing more than 1,000 cases per year Only program in SWFL to offer robotic mitral valve surgery Busy robotic thoracic surgery program partnered with Lee Healths premier Advanced Lung Cancer Center Rapidly growing Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transcatheter Valve Therapy programs U.S. News and Report Top 50 Hospital for Cardiac Care Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3 Star Program in CABG ANCC Magnet Hospital Position Information The Heart Institute is growing! We are expanding to support the community and adding to our already robust interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery service lines. This surgeon will join our team in performing foundational cardiac surgery including CABG, open Valve repair/replacement as well as dissections. However, we are seeking a surgeon with niche skills that will assist us with the growth and development of our program to the next level. (i.e. Minimally invasive valve surgery, AHF device implants, etc.) Qualifications ACGME Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery Board Certified Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery Active, Unrestricted State of Florida Medical License (or the ability to obtain prior to start with the organization) Active, Unrestricted DEA Current BLS from the American Heart Association Current Certification for Implantation of Durable, Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) with case logs in the past 12 months to validate competency Must meet credentialing requirements as established by the LMHS Medical Staff Services department Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required EPIC EHR with Healthcare AI to reduce charting requirements Benefit Highlights Offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits, and employee wellness opportunities Generous paid time off to enjoy the beautiful SW Florida weather and beaches, and CME Days Malpractice and Tail Coverage Provided 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option Paid Parental Leave Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program About Lee Health 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 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. 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 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 physicianrecruitment@leehealth.org Learn more about the Lee Health Heart Institute here: https://www.leehealth.org/our-services/cardiovascular-services As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.