Medical Director, Primary Care Pediatrics

Medical Director, Primary Care Pediatrics

Fort Myers, FloridaPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$295,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 17 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PediatricsFull-timeHybrid role with approximately 50% administrative and 50% clinical duties

Overview

Location
Fort Myers, Florida
Schedule
Hybrid role with approximately 50% administrative and 50% clinical duties
SalaryDr Signal range
$270k – $320k

17 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Pediatric primary care across 8 offices in a regional multisite system · Children's hospital affiliated with a regional hospital system

Role summary

Looking for a board-certified Pediatric Primary Care physician to serve as Medical Director with a hybrid clinical and administrative role overseeing 30+ pediatric providers across 8 offices at Golisano Children's Hospital in Southwest Florida. The role offers a competitive salary plus bonus, comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, malpractice coverage, and an Epic EHR.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Pediatric patients in a regional children's hospital serving five counties
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$270k–$320k · $295k median
$264kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$326k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$270k – $320k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
17 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Bonus opportunities and sign on bonus

Benefits named in the posting

  • Sign on bonus and relocation package
  • Generous paid time off
  • Dedicated CME time and funding
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan with match
  • 457(b) enhanced retirement option
  • Participation in Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Physician-reported total comp$270k–$320k · $295k median
$264kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$326k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 17 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Lee Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Pediatric primary care across 8 offices in a regional multisite system
Facility type
Children's hospital affiliated with a regional hospital system
Beds
135
Patient population
Pediatric patients in a regional children's hospital serving five counties
EHR
EPIC
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Florida
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Pediatric primary care across 8 offices in a regional multisite system

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Hybrid role with approximately 50% administrative and 50% clinical duties
Admin burden
Approximately 50% administrative responsibilities
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 wk ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Golisano Childrens Hospital of SWFL- Lee Health is seeking a Medical Director of Pediatric Primary Care! Nestled near the stunning beaches of Southwest Florida, Golisano Childrens Hospital at Lee Health is a modern, state-of-the-art facility delivering vital and lifesaving care for children and their families throughout the region. The 135 bed regional hospital cares for children across five counties and is the only childrens hospital between Tampa and Miami. Golisano provides a variety of specialized services for our communitys children ranging from emergency care to behavioral health, surgery to critical care, orthopedics, cancer treatment, cardiology, and more. The hospital features a 36-bed medical/surgical unit, a 16-bed PICU, and a 70-bed NICU with 24/7 neonatology coverage. 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 over 100 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one childrens hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds. Position Information Lee Physician Group & Golisano Childrens Hospital is seeking a board-certified Physician to be our Medical Director of Pediatric Primary Care. This is a hybrid role with a mix of both Administrative (50%) and Clinical (50%). The role will be responsible for providing professional guidance and oversight to pediatric primary care physicians and advanced practice providers while focusing on excellence in care delivery, performance on value-based contracts, delivering an exceptional patient experience, implementation of best practices and monitoring quality metrics performance for the growing group of 30+ physicians and advanced providers providing pediatric primary care at 8-offices across the region. Requires three (3) years clinical practice experience with a pediatric primary care background Board-certification in a specialty or subspecialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties Active State Medical License and the ability to obtain a Florida Medical License EPIC Electronic Health Record Benefit Highlights Offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities Sign on bonus & relocation package Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches! Dedicated CME time and funding Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage Sign on bonus & relocation package 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Fort Myers, Florida Experience the ultimate beach and vacation lifestyle in sunny Southwest Florida! With warm weather all year, stunning beaches, top-notch boating and fishing, unforgettable sunsets, and a wealth of parks and ecological preserves, theres always something to explore. Enjoy world-renowned golf courses, a variety of restaurants, shopping, rich cultural events, and festivals year-round. Plus, benefit from the bonus of no state income tax! With convenient access to Southwest Florida International Airport offering many direct flights and connections, traveling is easy. For a unique getaway, locals enjoy the Key West Express ferrya relaxing 3-hour journey to Key West. Fort Myers is only minutes from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples, and perfectly situated between three major Florida citiesOrlando, Tampa, and Miami. 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 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. Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida, part of Lee Health, has been awarded the 2025 Hospital Impact Award by Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). The hospital was recognized for its unwavering dedication to improving the lives of children and families across Southwest Florida and for pioneering sensory-friendly care, including introducing the nations first sensory-friendly ambulance and becoming only the second hospital in the country to achieve Certified Autism Center designation. Golisano Childrens Hospital has been named Top Childrens Hospital by The Leapfrog Group four times. Golisano is home to Southwest Floridas only state-designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center and is a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Golisano is recognized as an Asthma Friendly Hospital by the Florida Asthma Coalition. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at physicianrecruitment@leehealth.org . Learn Why Lee Health: https://vimeo.com/893739247 As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.