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
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
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
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
Heather Imsdahl, CWP
Director of Employee Health and Wellness
Logan Jones
Cindy Menard
Sheila Hayslip
Awards
50 Best Hospitals
Healthgrades ®
Pathway to Excellence
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
