Fort Myers, Florida, United States Remote (Country) Employment USD 90,667.2 - 117,852.8 Yearly

Lee Health is hiring a Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer

About the Role

leememorial seeks a Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer to play a critical role in developing AI-driven solutions that directly support clinical end users. You will translate advanced analytics into practical, scalable tools that improve clinical decision-making, patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency for one of Florida’s largest and most respected healthcare systems.

What You'll Do

  • Partner directly with physicians, nursing leaders, and clinical teams to understand workflow challenges and decision-support needs.
  • Develop predictive and prescriptive models to support clinical risk stratification, early detection and intervention strategies, quality improvement initiatives, patient safety enhancements, and operational throughput.
  • Apply advanced ML techniques including GLM/regression, random forests, boosting, trees, hierarchical clustering, text mining and NLP, deep learning (CNNs, RNNs), and graph and pattern analysis.
  • Ensure models are designed for real-world clinical adoption.
  • Collaborate with Epic and enterprise application teams to embed analytics into clinical systems.
  • Validate model performance and usability in partnership with end users.
  • Translate model outputs into intuitive dashboards, alerts, and decision-support tools.
  • Design scalable data model architectures across multiple disparate systems.
  • Work with clinical and operational data sources (e.g., Epic and enterprise systems).
  • Promote shared AI infrastructure and reusable solutions to prevent redundancy.
  • Ensure governance, performance optimization, and strategic alignment.
  • Present complex analytical findings to clinical audiences with varying levels of technical understanding.
  • Use storytelling and visualization techniques to build trust in AI solutions.
  • Support adoption efforts through education and collaboration.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience designing and managing complex data models across multiple systems.
  • Experience leading ML projects that support operational or clinical decision-making.
  • Strong background in statistical analysis and advanced model development.
  • Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, SAS, MATLAB, SPSS, Excel, and/or C++.
  • Knowledge of advanced statistical and data mining techniques.
  • Experience with deep learning and modern AI frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of generative AI and its future clinical applications.

Nice to Have

  • Master’s or PhD with specialization in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence.
  • Experience working with healthcare clinical data strongly preferred (e.g., Epic, Lawson).
  • Experience applying formal Quality Management methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM).
  • Experience developing AI solutions that directly support clinicians.
  • Ability to bridge technical and clinical domains.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with physician leadership.
  • Exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities.
  • Passion for responsible, ethical AI in healthcare.

Technical Stack

  • Python, R, SQL, SAS, MATLAB, SPSS, Excel, C++

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Analytics Center of Excellence.

Benefits & Compensation

  • A foundational position within a growing enterprise AI program.
  • Direct impact on patient care and clinical decision-making.
  • Collaboration with executive, clinical, and technical leadership.
  • Remote flexibility within Florida.
  • The opportunity to shape the future of AI in healthcare.
  • Compensation: $90,667.20 - $117,852.80 Annual

Work Mode

This position offers remote flexibility for candidates located within Florida.

leememorial is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
PythonRSQLSASMATLABSPSSExcelC++Statistical AnalysisMachine LearningData Modeling
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Lee Health is one of Florida’s largest and most respected healthcare systems, committed to improving lives through innovation and excellence in care.

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Department Data and Analytics
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Posted 14 days ago