Hospitalist/Hospital at Home
Position Summary
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 Were 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
Why Fort Myers?
Located Along Floridas 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
Why Lee Health?
As one of Floridas 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
Youll 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.
To learn more, send your CV to PhysicianRecruitment@leehealth.org.