Palliative Care Advanced Provider I (NP/PA)

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Lee Health is looking for Advanced Practice Providers that are passionate about Hospice and Palliative Care to join our team!

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.

Position Information:

Lee Physician Group is looking for an experienced Palliative Care Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our busy growing practices in Fort Myers. We have a long established Palliative Care program that is integrated into the health system. It will be hospital-based care as part of a multidisciplinary team with physician and medical social work support. EPIC EHR and Dragon Dictation for both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Full-Time, Monday-Friday
• Covering 1-2 weekend days a month; service is 7 days a week
• Will have dedicated location but may be asked to cover other locations based on census
• EPIC EHR and Dragon Dictation for both inpatient and outpatient settings

Qualifications:

• Board Certified APRN or PA
• Active license in the state of Florida (or ability to obtain this license prior to start)
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association
• Experience working in palliative care required

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
• 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 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 View email address on jobs.leehealth.org

Learn more about our Palliative Care team here:

As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.

Please be advised that under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), this position does require an AHCA Background verification. More information on this requirement can be obtained at