Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

Be Valued for Being You. At Lee Health, it's all about you. Lee Health is proud to be named on the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for the second year in a row. HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital have been awarded the highest five-star accolade, putting Lee Health hospitals in the top 15% of hospitals in the country for the second year in a row. All Lee Health hospitals received honors as Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for the high-quality care they provide to the Southwest Florida community. Lee Health is honored to be the first healthcare system in Florida to be recognized with the Governor's Sterling Award, granted by the Sterling Council. Lee Health has been honored with the inaugural Pinnacle of EHR Experience Award from the KLAS Arch Collaborative, recognizing our health system's efforts to enhance the electronic health record (EHR) experience for physicians and providers. The award places Lee Health among an elite group of only 10 organizations nationwide to receive this honor. Lee Health Heart Instituteis seeking an Advanced Provider to assist with growth and development of ourAdvanced Heart Failure Program! 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: This highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will have a passion for Cardiology and working with high-acuity patients in both the inpatient rounding and outpatient clinics. In cooperation and under the leadership of our Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure, this Advanced Provider willwork primarily out of HealthPark Medical Center but may be required to float to other locations based on the needs of the organization and program growth. Although this position will not require competency in procedures, there will be responsibility for managing significant life-sustaining and critical treatments including but not limited to LVAD, mechanical circulation and ECMO.Weekend Coverage is required along with Call Coverage (estimated at 1:4 once fully staffed)Advanced Heart Failure Program provides patient-focused comprehensive care in all spectrum of heart failure therapies. The program focuses on improving quality of life and outcomes of heart failure through expert medical treatment. The team of heart failure physicians, surgeons and staff offers the following specialized services:Evaluation and management of systolic and diastolic heart failure, including management of specific cardiomyopathies (sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)Remote monitoring system for heart failureCardiogenic shock management with short-term mechanical circulatory support devicesEvaluation and referrals for surgical therapies, including left-ventricular assist devices and heart transplantationPalliative inotropic supportEnd-of-life counselingQualifications:Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (Acute pathway preferred) or Physician AssistantActive, unrestricted license in the State of Florida, or the ability to obtain this license prior to startCurrent BLS credentials through the American Heart AssociationCandidate will hold certification from the Heart Failure Society of America in Advanced Heart Failure (HF-CERT) or able to achieve certification within 3 years of start date Benefit Highlights: Offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits and employee wellness opportunitiesGenerous paid time off to enjoy the beautiful SW Florida weather and beaches, and CME DaysMalpractice and Tail Coverage provided403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement optionParticipation 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 Learn more about the Lee Health Heart Institute here: 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 As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.