Rheumatologist

Fort Myers, FloridaPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$350,000SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 8 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

RheumatologyFull-timeOutpatient-only · 1:5, light office-based call only, no hospital responsibilities

Overview

Location
Fort Myers, Florida
Schedule
Outpatient-only · 1:5, light office-based call only, no hospital responsibilities
SalaryDr Signal range
$285k – $385k

8 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Multiple outpatient practice locations in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Estero with primary base in Fort Myers · Acute care hospitals and specialty hospital system

Role summary

Lee Health is seeking a full-time BC/BE Rheumatologist for an outpatient-only position with a 1:5 light office-based call schedule and multiple practice locations in Southwest Florida. The position includes a sign on bonus, relocation package, generous PTO, CME support, retirement options with match, malpractice and tail coverage, disability insurance, and participation in loan forgiveness programs.

What the posting highlights

  • Light office-based call
  • Care setting: Outpatient only
  • Patient population: Southwest Florida community

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$285k–$385k · $350k median
$273kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$397k

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

Compensation

What physicians report
$285k – $385k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
8 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Sign on bonus

Benefits named in the posting

  • Sign on bonus
  • 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
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Participation in Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Physician-reported total comp$285k–$385k · $350k median
$273kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$397k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 8 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Lee Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Multiple outpatient practice locations in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Estero with primary base in Fort Myers
Facility type
Acute care hospitals and specialty hospital system
Beds
1800
Patient population
Southwest Florida community
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Florida
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Multiple outpatient practice locations in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Estero with primary base in Fort Myers

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Outpatient-only
Call burden
1:5, light office-based call only, no hospital responsibilities
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient only
Coverage model
Light office-based call
FTE
1

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full 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 Rheumatologist! 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 Rheumatology is seeking a full-time BC/BE physician in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology to join a busy, growing practice. The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in Rheumatology and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This outpatient-only opportunity includes practice locations in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Estero, with the position primarily based in Fort Myers. The call schedule is 1:5 and consists of light, office-based call only-no hospital responsibilities. The team prioritizes continuity of care and works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group of specialists across Lee Health, including Pain Management. 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.