Description
Join Lee Health Cancer Institute’s rapidly growing Comprehensive Cancer Center as one of three new Medical Oncologists and help shape the future of cancer care in Fort Myers, Florida.
Position
Due to rapid growth, Lee Health Cancer Institute seeks three full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Hematologists/Medical Oncologists to join a six-physician group in Fort Myers, Florida. This position offers a collaborative work environment where you will be an integral part of a dedicated team, including an Advanced Practice Provider, registered nurse, and medical assistant assigned to your practice. The position also offers flexible work schedules, hybrid/telemedicine options, manageable patient loads, and reasonable call schedules.
Our cancer center cares for 5911 analytic cases annually and is committed to a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach. We provide advanced therapies, clinical trials, and cutting-edge medical, surgical, and radiation treatment. Opportunities for research, leadership and mentorship programs, continuing medical education (CME) support, and conference funding are available.
Integrated services such as nurse navigation, genetic counseling, social work, dietetics, cancer rehabilitation, and financial counseling are provided to benefit patients and their families. As a medical professional, you receive these services, providing you with the support and resources to focus on your patients' medical needs, ensuring comprehensive and empathetic care.
Qualifications
We seek candidates with superior clinical, leadership, and interpersonal skills who excel in patient-centered care and thrive in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment. Strong communication, a commitment to personalized, high-quality care, and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential, offering significant professional growth opportunities.
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited medical school, have completed an accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship, hold or be eligible for an unrestricted Florida license, and be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary with performance incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, generous time off, CME support, a signing bonus, relocation assistance, and access to federal loan repayment programs. Enjoy an attractive work/life balance.
Why Join Lee Health?
The Lee Health Cancer Institute, a 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art outpatient facility, is a unique and comprehensive cancer center with a focus on medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and palliative care services for all types of cancer, a 43-chair chemotherapy infusion center, advanced imaging, specialty lab services, nurse navigators, genetic counselors, social workers, dietitians, cancer rehabilitation, and financial counseling. The Gulf Coast Medical Center houses the 72-bed oncology hospital, providing our patients with a complete and integrated care experience.
Lee Health is a non-profit organization with 17,000 employees and 92 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. Lee Health Physician Group employs 960 primary care and specialty care providers. The health system has four acute care hospitals and two specialty hospitals with 1,812 beds. The hospitals received an A in the most recent Leapfrog Hospital Safety survey.
Fort Myers, home to our Cancer Institute, offers year-round warm weather, outdoor activities, and easy access to dining, shopping, culture, and nearby travel destinations. The city is close to Sanibel Island, Captiva, Naples, and three major Florida cities. The accessible international airport provides numerous direct flights, making living and working here convenient.
