Academic Physician - OB/GYN

Academic Physician - OB/GYN

Lee Health along with the department of Women's Health seek an OB/GYN physician qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank at Florida State University College of Medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in both Cape Coral and Fort Myers.

The successful candidate will practice in the area of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Opportunities exist to participate in clinical and translational research. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, it is expected that candidates will actively engage in scholarly activity.

Qualifications : applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a Florida state medical license. Candidates must be board certified / eligible in OB/GYN. Candidates must have completed an accredited residency program by the time of appointment. Preference will be provided to those who have engaged in teaching experience in residency/fellowship programs. Active BLS and ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association as well as a Florida DEA that is active and unrestricted are required.

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Benefits Program

403B and 457B Retirement Plans

Malpractice Coverage

Dedicated PTO and CME Time

Lee Health Cape Coral Hospital - Cape Coral, FL

Lee Health Cape Coral Hospital, the health care hub for Southwest Florida's largest city, is home to a wide range of services, including comprehensive women's services, emergency services, imaging services, acute inpatient services, and a broad range of surgical services, including minimally invasive surgery with robotics. Cape Coral Hospital is a 303-bed facility, that employs 600+ physicians, 1200+ employees, and sees 100,000+ patients annually. Cape Coral Hospital part of one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. (Lee Health) and one of the largest not-for-profit public health systems and Safety Net Hospitals in Florida, and receives no direct tax support. Cape Coral Hospital was the first community hospital in Florida to receive the Governor's Sterling Award (which recognizes organizations that have successfully achieved performance excellence) and has been recognized by Healthgrades, as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals three years in a row. Cape Coral Hospital is a Magnet Hospital and was rated as a 4-star facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The City of Cape Coral, FL

The city of Cape Coral is located in Lee County, Florida, United States, on the Caloosahatchee River near its intersection with the Gulf of Mexico. Cape Coral was developed as a large subdivision of single-family homes through Gulf American Land Corporation founded in 1957 by brothers Jack and Leonard Rosen. Promoted as a "Waterfront Wonderland" with more canals than the city of Venice, Italy, Cape Coral has over 400 miles of navigable waterways, more than any other city in the world. With an area of close to 120 square miles, geographically Cape Coral is the second largest city in Florida and the largest city between Tampa and Miami. Incorporated in 1970, Cape Coral has transformed over the years into a vibrant city with a current estimated population of 200,000. The City of Cape Coral celebrated its 50 Year Anniversary in January, 2020.

With an average of 355 days of sunshine every year, and an average high temperature of 85 degrees, the City of Cape Coral is a great place to live if you love the outdoors! From the vibrant life in the business districts, to the perfect peace and quiet on one of the capes many beaches, to the serenity of one of the many landscaped parks...this is what makes Cape Coral so uniquely appealing.

This inviting community is ready to welcome their new founding Transitional Year (TY) Residency Program Director (PD) to work in collaboration with the existing programs, to continue producing Lee County's next generation of physicians.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one.

Florida State University

The Florida State University (FSU) is a leading university with preeminent designation in the state of Florida and one of the most prestigious research and education institutions in the nation. In 2024, US News and World Report ranked FSU #52 nationally and #23 among top public universities. One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking.

The Florida State University College of Medicine will educate and develop exemplary physicians who practice patient-centered health care, discover and advance knowledge, and are responsive to community needs, especially through service to elder, rural, minority, and underserved populations. The FSU College of Medicine will lead the nation in preparing compassionate physicians to deliver the highest quality 21st Century patient-centered medicine to communities of greatest need.

The Florida State University College of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education will foster programs that provide optimal clinical learning environments to develop exemplary physicians who independently practice culturally sensitive, patient-centered health care; commit to life-long learning and wellbeing; and lead their specialties and communities, especially through compassionate service to vulnerable populations. The College of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education currently supports 12 residency and fellowship programs across the state of Florida with its five healthcare partners with over 250 residents and fellows. The FSU GME enterprise is growing and aims to add more healthcare partners, residency programs, and residents.

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