Physician Fellow - Individuals with Intellectual​/Developmental Disabilities

Lee Health GME offers an exciting fellowship opportunity for a Physician Fellow (PGY-4) focused on care for Individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (IDD). This one-year training program is designed for primary care physicians aiming to specialize in this field.

The fellow will develop competence in providing age and specialty-appropriate medical care through assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Responsibilities span four practice areas: clinician, teacher, leader, and professional development. The fellow will collaborate with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care, emphasizing quality improvement and positive patient outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Opportunities include developing leadership skills within the residency program and across Lee Health. The ideal candidate is passionate about caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities, capable of leading multidisciplinary teams, and possesses excellent communication skills with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Compassion, safety, and quality are prioritized in delivering patient care, with a focus on recognizing and preventing adverse events.

Training includes supervising family medicine residents in the GME Clinic and inpatient services, as well as in pediatric/adult developmental clinics. The fellow will work closely with developmental pediatrics and other clinical partners, performing responsibilities with high-quality clinical, teaching, and leadership skills.

Post-fellowship, there may be opportunities for continued employment within GME and IDD services at Lee Health.

• Education: Graduate from an accredited Medical School and an ACGME-accredited Residency; BC/BE
• Experience: Experience providing healthcare in international, resource-poor settings; demonstrated teaching and leadership experience with strong leadership potential
• Training: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• License: Currently licensed or eligible in Florida as a Physician
• Other: Must meet credentialing requirements; excellent communication, interpersonal, computer, and customer service skills; commitment to underserved populations; dedication to lifelong learning

Note:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.