Adult/Addiction Psychiatrist

Adult/Addiction PsychiatristLee Health is seeking a Lead Physician, Section of Addiction & Recovery Medicine. 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:Leadership & Growth: Report directly to the Medical Director and System Director to shape the next phase of the Sections evolution.Innovative Care: Develop novel and innovative methods to care for patients that are geographically separated by distance from Lee Health in Fort Myers are needed as the next phase of growth.Established Support: Lead a dedicated team, historically comprised of two physicians, an RN, an Addiction Psychotherapist, and robust administrative staff.Research & Academic Support: For candidates with a track record or interest in clinical research, Lee Health provides the infrastructure for grant writing, submission, and maintenance.Key Responsibilities:Provide high-level clinical oversight and direct patient care within the outpatient addiction program.Drive the strategic expansion of services to meet significant community demand.Uphold and champion standards of clinical excellence to achieve "Center of Excellence" distinction.The successful applicant will work to expand services to meet the large need in the communityQualifications:Board Certification: Required in your primary medical specialty.Addiction Medicine: Board Certification and Fellowship training in Addiction Medicine are highly preferred.Leadership Mindset: A proven ability to scale programs and implement innovative healthcare solutions.Clinical Excellence: A commitment to evidence-based, compassionate recovery medicine.Benefit Highlights:Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches!Sign on bonus & relocation packageDedicated CME time and fundingMalpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement optionShort term/long term disabilityParticipation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFort Myers:Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle youve 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.