The Career You want
In a place you'll love.
Southwest Florida is a great place to call home–with high performing schools, world-class recreation, vibrant communities, and arts and entertainment. Our team members enjoy life in the 6th best place to live in the United States as rated by the U.S. News & World Report in 2023.

Education
- The Collier County public school district is ranked in the Top 5 statewide
- 59% of Collier County schools are graded high-performing by the State of Florida, exceeding the state average for an “A” grade
- Collier County received the State of Florida Seal of Best Financial Management from the State Board of Education
- All schools in the Collier County public school district are accredited by AdvanceED, the parent organization for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)
- The Lee County school district boasts 100+ total schools, including charter schools and vocational/technical colleges
- Higher education options in the area include Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida Southwestern State College.
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Outdoor Life and Fitness
- Great weather—75°F average temperature
- Recognized for the beaches and most beautiful sunsets by Travel Channel, Visit Florida and Conde Nast Magazine
- Lowdermilk Park in Naples—one of the Top 20 beaches in the state as ranked by Travel & Leisure magazine
- Visit The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in the Fort Myers River District
- Kids and adults alike can take classes at the Alliance of the Arts in Fort Myers or the Center for the Arts in Bonita Springs
- Some helpful resources include Live Music in Naples, and BandsinTown
- Catch a comedy show or bring your friends to an open mic night at Off the Hook Comedy Club
- Publications ranging from the Florida Travel Guide to US News and World Report cover the vibrant culinary scene in Naples
- The Paradise Coast is a haven for the arts, culture, and history
- The Edison and Ford Winter Estates contain a historical museum and 21-acre botanical garden near the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford
- Riverside Park in downtown Bonita Springs boasts a wide variety of festivals and events throughout the year
- Visit Jet Blue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, the Spring Training home to the Boston Red Sox
- Lee County Sports Complex is home to Hammond Stadium, where the Mighty Mussels play and Minnesota Twins do their Spring Training
- Hertz Arena is home to the ECHL Conference Florida Everblades and a wide variety of entertainment and sporting events
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Arts and Entertainment
- Collier County has Artis—Naples: home of the Baker Museum and Naples Philharmonic
- Lee County has the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at Florida Southwestern State College
- Discover The Baker Museum, the Naples Museum of Art and its 15 galleries in over 30,000-square-foot facility and glass dome conservatory, and Gallery Row at Bayfront Place in downtown Naples
- Enjoy various family-friendly activities at the Lee and Collier County Fairgrounds, including the Naples Balloon Festival
- Enjoy the beauty of a subtropical paradise at Naples Botanical Garden, Naples Preserve, and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida
- Take the whole family to the Naples Zoo
- 80% of Collier County’s 2,025 sq. miles is preserved land, like Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park
- Explore 11,000 acres of wildlife and get in some exceptional bird-watching at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, complete with a 2.5-mile boardwalk
- Discover 154 miles of Florida’s Intercoastal Waterway in Fort Myers
- Tee up at any of the area’s 80+ courses and see why Naples is the self-titled "Golf Capital of the World"
- Take advantage of 30+ miles of bicycle pathways with green bike lane panels for safer cycling on the roads
- Learn something new every day at the Collier County Parks & Recreation Department—from Line Dancing to Mah Jong—with more than 600 programs offered
- Discover a range of classes, programs and amenities through Lee County's Parks & Recreation Department as well
- Kayak, paddleboard, and sightsee local wildlife on the Great Calusa Blueway in Lee County
- It's easy to focus on fitness with NCH's very own Wellness Centers, which offer group, virtual, and personal training; a swimming pool; pilates; rehab; and so much more!
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Community
- Naples ranked #1 on U.S. News & World Report's list of Safest Places to Live—and Fort Myers checked in at #3
- The Naples Annual Community Day offers a great way to connect with friends, neighbors, and families
- There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and give back, including NCH's own Blue Zones Project® – a community well-being initiative that works with community members to help make healthy choices easier
- Collier and Lee County offer local programs that match volunteers to opportunities
NAPLES NAMED BEST PLACE TO LIVE
Naples ranked #1 overall in the U.S. for best place to live, healthcare and quality of life, according to Scholaroo.
Why We Love Southwest Florida

My family loves supporting our local hockey team, the Florida Everblades!
Heather Imsdahl, CWP
Director of Employee Health and Wellness

When not working, I do a lot of volunteering for Rookery Bay NERR (National Estuarine Research Reserve), protecting the nesting shorebirds on Second Chance Island. We also do debris removal and outreach to educate the people who enjoy the waters and beaches of Rookery Bay.
Logan Jones

Mr. Big Fish is my favorite place to go. The fish and the food are always fresh and delicious! As you can see from the picture, the place is always packed—it’s that good!
Cindy Menard

Taking our precious pup to Bonita Beach Dog Park, where people and pets enjoy the sand and water together!
Sheila Hayslip
Awards

50 Best Hospitals
Healthgrades ®

Pathway to Excellence
Healthgrades ®

Outstanding Culture
PRC HLA

Top 50 for Cardiac Care in the Nation
Money Magazine

STS 3-Star Ratings for CABG and AVR
Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Southwest Florida's Only Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center
The Joint Commission