Critical Care Nocturnist Opportunity with Lee Health

Nocturnist

Lee Health Pulmonology, in coordination with Lee Health Heart Institute, is actively looking for a nocturnist to join our growing team. This position is a unique opportunity to work on-site on a 7-on/7-off schedule (12-hour shifts) supporting the CT ICU and Advanced Heart Failure unit, which will be growing to up to 28 beds.

Job Description

• This position is specifically for on-site nights coverage and must remain on the cardiac floors for the entirety of the shift.
• The right candidate will be competent in all aspects of critical care medicine including but not limited to intubation, ventilation management, central lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes.
• Physicians will be closely monitoring the hemodynamics of this high-acuity patient population while supporting VA ECMO, Mechanical Circulatory Devices, as well as other advanced therapy and treatment specific to this patient population.
• Our highly-skilled team is willing to train the right physician to gain full competency in support of the ECMO, VAD, and AHF patient as this service line grows.
• The service line is supported by our ICU Medical Directors, Advanced Heart Failure Medical Director, Cardiologists, and Advanced Practice Providers.

Requirements

• MD/DO; Fellowship Trained and Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine
• Active, unrestricted license in the State of Florida (or ability to obtain prior to start); Active, unrestricted Florida DEA
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus
• Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Malpractice Coverage
• Annual CME Allowance

Community Overview

In Fort Myers, there is something for everyone. With warm weather all year round, the area has numerous outdoor activities right at your fingertips, such as boating, playing golf, fishing, enjoying the wildlife, beautiful walking trails, and so much more! Fort Myers also has numerous restaurants, plenty of shopping close by in our malls and outlets, art, history, and a wide variety of festivals all year round.

Fort Myers International Airport is easy to get to, easy to use, and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet most of your travel needs. Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Florida's major cities: Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.