Hospitalist at Home Physician Transform Acute Care Delivery with Lee Health | Fort Myers, Florida Are you an experienced physician passionate about redefining how acute care is delivered? Join Lee Health’s Hospital at Home program and become part of a forward-thinking team bringing high-acuity, hospital-level care directly into patients’ homes. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to lead the evolution of modern medicine.
The Hospital at Home Physician provides acute-level inpatient care to medically appropriate patients in their homes through a hybrid care model that includes in-home visits by nursing staff, virtual rounding, and interdisciplinary coordination. This physician will lead care delivery in a value-based, patient-centered model designed to reduce inpatient utilization while maintaining high clinical quality and safety standards.
This role combines traditional hospitalist-level acuity with innovative care delivery, leveraging remote monitoring, mobile diagnostics, and interdisciplinary home-based services. As a physician in this innovative model, you will: Manage acute medical conditions in a home-based setting Lead interdisciplinary care teams including RNs, APPs, case managers, and virtual support staff Deliver high-quality, value-based care with strong clinical outcomes Improve patient satisfaction and reduce unnecessary hospital stays Clinical Scope Typical diagnoses may include: CHF exacerbation COPD exacerbation Pneumonia Cellulitis UTI Post-surgical recovery Other DRG-appropriate conditions per program guidelines Who We’re Looking For Physicians Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Experience in hospital medicine or acute care required Passion for innovation and patient-centered care Comfort with interdisciplinary collaboration and technology-enabled care If you’re ready to practice medicine differently — to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional care beyond hospital walls — we invite you to explore this opportunity.
Why Fort Myers? Located along Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, Fort Myers offers: Year-round sunshine and warm weather Stunning beaches and waterfront living No state income tax Excellent schools and family-friendly communities Outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and golf Enjoy a lifestyle where your career and personal life thrive together. Why Lee Health?
As one of Florida’s largest nonprofit health systems, Lee Health offers: A well-established, growing Hospital at Home program Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Robust administrative and clinical support Advanced technology and remote monitoring infrastructure A physician-led health system with opportunities for leadership and program development You’ll be joining a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, quality, and community health.
Join Lee Health and help shape the future of hospital-level care at home. Send your CV to PhysicianRecruitment@leehealth.org to learn more!