Lee Health Golisano Childrens Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Hematology Oncology Medical Director

The Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology at Golisano Childrens Hospital is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist to join our team as Medical Director.

Position information:

As Medical Director of Pediatric Hematology Oncology this position will be responsible for the leadership of the employed physicians, advanced providers, services delivered within the department, and corresponding program development to provide patient-focused care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This hybrid position will provide 75 % direct clinical care and 25 % administrative duties and responsibilities as Medical Director.

Our division includes 5 full-time physicians and 2 nurse practitioners. Our outpatient clinic with 6 exam rooms, 10-room infusion center, outpatient procedure facilities and 13-bed inpatient unit are all conveniently located on the 5^th floor of Golisano Childrens Hospital. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to join a rapidly growing program in both Golisano Childrens Hospital and at our satellite clinic in Naples, FL. With around 60 newly diagnosed oncology patients a year and nearly 200 sickle cell patients, the candidate will be exposed to the full scope of both Hematology and Oncology. We count on an extensive multidisciplinary team including APHON certified/chemotherapy certified nurses, social workers, child life specialists, pediatric psychologist, a nurse educator, and two research coordinators. Additionally, our Naples clinic has a cutting edge 270-degree immersion room that provides entertainment to our patients during prolonged infusions. We are active members of COG through the Florida Pediatric NCORP. Our division is also fortunate to have one of our part-time providers hybrid to Medical Informatics to tailor BEACON on our EPIC EMR to the needs of our specialty.

Benefit Highlights:

Generous paid time off to enjoy the BEAUTIFUL SW FLORIDA WEATHER & BEACHES

Offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities

Sign on bonus & relocation package

Dedicated CME time and allowance

403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option

Comprehensive benefits package

Golisano Childrens Hospital:

Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida is the only Childrens Hospital between Tampa and Miami. It is a new 300,000-square-foot 7-story facility which became a stand-alone hospital in 2017. It counts on 135 beds including a fully staffed ER, NICU and PICU with access to a variety of subspecialties including pediatric surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, endocrinology, neurosurgery, and more.

Golisano Childrens Hospital has been named Top Childrens Hospital by The Leapfrog Group four times. Voted Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S. Golisano is home to Southwest Floridas only state-designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center and is a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Golisano is recognized as an Asthma Friendly Hospital by the Florida Asthma Coalition. Most recently Golisano Children's Hospital was recognized as a Certified Autism Center. Golisano is the second hospital in the United States and first in Florida to receive this designation.

Golisano Childrens Hospital is one of six hospitals operated by Lee Health. Lee Health is a non-profit organization with over 16,000 employees and more than 100 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. Lee Physician Group employs 1,100 primary care and specialty care providers. The health system has four acute care hospitals and two specialty hospitals that house 1,812 hospital beds.

Fort Myers:

Fort Myers has warm weather all year round and has numerous outdoor activities, such as boating, playing golf, fishing, wildlife, beautiful hiking trails, and much more. According to US News and World Report, in 2024 Fort Myers is the #1 fastest-growing community in the United States. Fort Myers has numerous restaurants, shopping, art, history, and festivals year-round and is close to Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is located near three of Floridas major cities, Orlando, Tampa, and Miami. Fort Myers International Airport is easy to get to and offers numerous direct flights and connections.

If you are interested in learning more, e-mail your CV to physicianrecruitment@leehealth.org