Physician Advisor

Physician Advisor

Lee Health is seeking a Physician Advisor! 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 physician (M.D. or D.O) who is interested in an exciting role that promotes on-going peer education, dialogue and subject matter expertise in either medicine or surgery. As a non-clinical physician advisor, this individual works closely with the physicians, quality improvement team, case managers and patients. With the goal of optimizing patient thru-put and experience in the acute care setting, the Physician Advisor assists with ensuring documentation is accurate and complete based on patient results and payor policies. A dynamic individual who can communicate effectively and render respect among their peers is paramount. This individual works collaboratively to ensure appropriate patient status, review and manage payor denials, assist with documentation improvement opportunities and optimize resource utilization through standardization. This role is ideal for someone who loves to learn and enjoys educating!

This candidate will look at the InterQual criteria set by Medicare and insurance providers to determine if a patient meets admission criteria, is authorized for certain tests, meets authorization to be discharged to a different level of care, and can remain in the hospital beyond the expected level of care. They will work 1:1 with case management department and work on preauthorization denials as well. They will have one main hospital and float to other locations to support all specialties in the hospital. The schedule is Monday-Friday, normal business hours with on-call rotation for weekends.

Benefit Highlights:

• Offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits, and employee wellness opportunities
• Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches!
• Relocation package
• Dedicated CME time and funding
• Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
• 403(b) Retirement plan with matching 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 click.appcast.io

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