Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group has an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to join a busy and successful CV & Thoracic Surgery group. Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, world-class beaches, excellent schools and a wide variety of activities for all ages. Program Highlights: <ul><li>Sarasota Memorial s nationally ranked Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery program features world-class facilities, one of the most advanced surgical teams in Florida and the region s largest Robotic Thoracic Surgery program.</li><li>Our physician led team performs more than 1,700+ Cardiovascular-Thoracic surgeries each year.</li><li>Our surgeons routinely perform some of the most complex procedures, while consistently delivering results that exceed national benchmarks.</li><li>Columbia Heart Source program, a CMS 5-Star rated Hospital, and STS 3-Star overall rated program.</li></ul>Position Highlights: <ul><li>Join an inpatient team of 8 primarily surgical APPs and 7 medical APPs assisting a busy and growing practice of six surgeons.</li><li>Desirable rotating on-call schedule, typically 1:8 to 1:9 weeknights and weekends.</li><li>No in-house overnight call requirement.</li><li>APPs are scheduled 8 shifts per 2 week pay period.</li><li>We strive for work/life balance and a four shifts per week schedule. </li><li>APP will be responsible for providing expert comprehensive health assessment, evaluation, planning, and administration of quality patient care under the direction of our physicians within the Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery Department.</li><li>APP will practice in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon(s) during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>PA-C or AGACNP</li><li>APP will ideally have 2+ years of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery first assisting experience, and Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting experience, (Zimmer-Venapax and Getinge-Hemopro 2 are available).</li><li>Current NCCPA Certification for PAs or ANCC certification for APRNs.</li><li>Active or be eligible for licensure by the State of Florida (Department of Health/Nursing, Medical Quality Assurance section).</li><li>BLS and ACLS certification</li><li>Case/Procedure Logs for credentialing.</li></ul>Compensation & Benefits: <ul><li>Competitive Salary</li><li>No contract or non-compete clause candidates only sign offer letters.</li><li>Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.</li><li>As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity. </li><li>We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). APPs can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.</li><li>No state tax in Florida.</li></ul>Please contact Lana Griffin, Provider Recruiter, at or for more information about this opportunity. First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast s foremost primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 700+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation. <ul><li>SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.</li><li>SMH was ranked out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and in the health care sector.</li><li>Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list in .</li><li>Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.</li><li>Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025. </li><li>Named among the World s Best Hospitals for a 7 th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.</li><li>Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.</li></ul> <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?nyOUPDb5fxIEqzbByK76dQq" width="0" height="0" />

**Advanced Practice Provider**

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group has an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to join a busy and successful CV & Thoracic Surgery group. Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, world-class beaches, excellent schools, and a wide variety of activities for all ages.

**Job Description**

- Join an inpatient team of 8 primarily surgical APPs and 7 medical APPs assisting a busy and growing practice of six surgeons.
- Desirable rotating on-call schedule, typically 1:8 to 1:9 weeknights and weekends.
- No in-house overnight call requirement.
- APPs are scheduled 8 shifts per 2 week pay period.
- We strive for work/life balance and a four shifts per week schedule.
- APP will be responsible for providing expert comprehensive health assessment, evaluation, planning, and administration of quality patient care under the direction of our physicians within the Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery Department.
- APP will practice in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon(s) during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience.

**Requirements**

- PA-C or AGACNP
- APP will ideally have 2+ years of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery first assisting experience, and Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting experience (Zimmer-Venapax and Getinge-Hemopro 2 are available).
- Current NCCPA Certification for PAs or ANCC certification for APRNs.
- Active or be eligible for licensure by the State of Florida (Department of Health/Nursing, Medical Quality Assurance section).
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Case/Procedure Logs for credentialing.

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary
- No contract or non-compete clause; candidates only sign offer letters.
- Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
- As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity.
- We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). APPs can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
- No state tax in Florida.

**Community Overview**

First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast's foremost primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 700+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation. 

- SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.
- SMH was ranked out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and in the health care sector.
- Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list.
- Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
- Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup's award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025.
- Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.
- Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.

Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking CRNAs to join the Anesthesiology team in Sarasota and Venice, Florida. This team is built upon Leadership s vision to be the BEST place to be a patient, to work, and to provide care. Experienced and new grads wanting a wide scope of practice in a supportive team environment of excellence and professional growth are welcomed to apply. Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.<ul><li><ul><li>SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016. </li><li>Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list in . </li><li>Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025. </li><li>Named among the World s Best Hospitals for a 7 th year in a row by Newsweek.</li><li>Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.</li><li>Forbes Best Employer for Women - SMH was listed among the top 3% of America s Best Employers for Women 2025 in a special report from Forbes/Statista.</li></ul></li></ul>Highlights of the Full-Time Opportunity:<ul><li>Full-time obligation is 176 shifts per year.</li><li>Staffing model planned 40+ Anesthesiologists and 100+ CRNAs covering 65 sites including Cath Lab, IR, Endo, and ECT.</li><li>CRNAs have a Chief CRNA to lead the team and represent their division within the group and with hospital administration. </li><li>Average anesthesia volume 65,000+ cases annually.</li><li>Diverse mix of cases including Cardiac, Endo, General Surgery, Neuro, OB, Oncology, Ortho, Robotics, Spine, Vascular, and Level II Trauma.</li></ul>Incentive/Benefits Package: <ul><li>Top of market compensation package based on years of experience</li><li>W-2 position with a Health Care System that has an unparalleled history of quality care delivery</li><li>Retention bonuses and a Relocation allowance is provided.</li><li>Premium pay calculation if clinician works past scheduled shift. Premium calculation also applies if clinician opts to pick-up extra shifts.</li><li>Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, Long-term/short-term disability, CME/PTO, and 403(b) with a 4% match.</li><li>280 hours PTO (7 weeks) + 40 hours (5 days) CME</li><li>As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, CRNAs are entitled to sovereign immunity. No tail coverage needed should you leave our organization.</li><li>CRNAs are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. First Physicians Group and SMHCS are not-for-profit organizations 501(c)(3).</li><li>No State Tax in Florida.</li></ul>Please contact Joelle Hennesey, MHA, CPRP, at or for additional information on this opportunity. Founded in 1925, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County s largest employer, the health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, a freestanding ER in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, and a comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices that stretch from Manatee County to North Port. As the region's only public health system and not-for-profit health care provider, SMH serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured in Sarasota County.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?O%2fbVHH%2fWGia6%2b7NimzwAQQz" width="0" height="0" />

**CRNA**

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking CRNAs to join the Anesthesiology team in Sarasota and Venice, Florida. This team is built upon leadership's vision to be the best place to be a patient, to work, and to provide care. Experienced and new grads wanting a wide scope of practice in a supportive team environment of excellence and professional growth are welcomed to apply.

Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.

**Job Description**

- SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 10 years in a row. We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.
- Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list.
- Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup's award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025.
- Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek.
- Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.
- Forbes Best Employer for Women - SMH was listed among the top 3% of America’s Best Employers for Women 2025 in a special report from Forbes/Statista.

**Highlights of the Full-Time Opportunity**

- Full-time obligation is 176 shifts per year.
- Staffing model planned with 40+ Anesthesiologists and 100+ CRNAs covering 65 sites including Cath Lab, IR, Endo, and ECT.
- CRNAs have a Chief CRNA to lead the team and represent their division within the group and with hospital administration.
- Average anesthesia volume is 65,000+ cases annually.
- Diverse mix of cases including Cardiac, Endo, General Surgery, Neuro, OB, Oncology, Ortho, Robotics, Spine, Vascular, and Level II Trauma.

**Benefits**

- Top of market compensation package based on years of experience.
- W-2 position with a Health Care System that has an unparalleled history of quality care delivery.
- Retention bonuses and a relocation allowance are provided.
- Premium pay calculation if clinician works past scheduled shift. Premium calculation also applies if clinician opts to pick up extra shifts.
- Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long-term/short-term disability, CME/PTO, and 403(b) with a 4% match.
- 280 hours PTO (7 weeks) + 40 hours (5 days) CME.
- As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, CRNAs are entitled to sovereign immunity. No tail coverage needed should you leave our organization.
- CRNAs are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. First Physicians Group and SMHCS are not-for-profit organizations 501(c)(3).
- No State Tax in Florida.

**Community Overview**

Founded in 1925, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County’s largest employer, the health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, a freestanding ER in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, and a comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics, and physician practices that stretch from Manatee County to North Port. As the region's only public health system and not-for-profit health care provider, SMH serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured in Sarasota County.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ an experienced PA-C in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery to join their employed physician group on the West Coast of Florida.The Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery practice includes a plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in craniofacial and microvascular reconstructive surgery and a team of clinical and administrative support staff. It is an established practice in high demand and is growing to meet the needs of the community. Clinical responsibilities will include patient management in the clinic, rounding/consults at the hospital and first assist in the operating room.Opportunity Highlights:<ul><li>40 hours a week; Flexible scheduling required.</li><li>Limb Salvage and Reconstruction of Extremities after Trauma or Cancer.</li><li>Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy and Lumpectomy.</li><li>Advanced Breast Reconstruction techniques including microsurgical DIEP flap.</li><li>Vascularized bone grafts.</li><li>Complex microsurgical reconstruction in patients of all ages, head-to-toe.</li><li>Assists in the preoperative assessment and preparation of the necessary paperwork and orders for scheduled cases.</li><li>Performs wound checks, suture removal, drain removal and tissue expansions.</li><li>Performs minor surgical procedures without in-room supervision including wound debridement, wound repair, injectable therapy, chemical peels, dermabrasion.</li><li>Performs first assist duties.</li><li>Follows patients and writes progress notes independently of the attending surgeon.</li><li>Writes orders to guide the management of patients in the Recovery Room, ICU and wards to include dictation of discharge summaries.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Must have FL License and NCCPA Board-Certification</li><li>Must be current in BLS and ACLS</li><li>Have experience in OR with strong desire for growth and skill development</li><li>Desire to assist in OR and follow patients on their reconstructive journey</li></ul>Benefit Highlights:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>No contract or non-compete clause, candidates sign offer letters only.</li><li>Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more. </li><li>As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, PA-Cs are entitled to sovereign immunity and can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by FPG.</li><li>Florida does not have a state income tax.</li></ul>Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation. <ul><li>SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.</li><li>SMH was ranked out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and in the health care sector.</li><li>Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list in . </li></ul><ul><li>Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.</li><li>Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025. </li><li>Named among the World s Best Hospitals for a 7 th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.</li><li>Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.</li></ul> <ul><li>SMH has been named one of Becker s Hospital Review s Great Hospitals in America for 2025. The national honor spotlights 100 hospitals that stand out for their exceptional clinical performance, unwavering focus on patient safety, and dedication to innovation, research and education.</li></ul>Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter, at for more information about this opportunity. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?N1lUig9PO6UNuAMerbn9vAa" width="0" height="0" />

**Experienced PA-C in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery**

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ an experienced PA-C in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery to join their employed physician group on the West Coast of Florida.

The Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery practice includes a plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in craniofacial and microvascular reconstructive surgery and a team of clinical and administrative support staff. It is an established practice in high demand and is growing to meet the needs of the community. Clinical responsibilities will include patient management in the clinic, rounding/consults at the hospital, and first assist in the operating room.

**Job Description**

- 40 hours a week; flexible scheduling required
- Limb salvage and reconstruction of extremities after trauma or cancer
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy and lumpectomy
- Advanced breast reconstruction techniques including microsurgical DIEP flap
- Vascularized bone grafts
- Complex microsurgical reconstruction in patients of all ages, head-to-toe
- Assists in the preoperative assessment and preparation of the necessary paperwork and orders for scheduled cases
- Performs wound checks, suture removal, drain removal, and tissue expansions
- Performs minor surgical procedures without in-room supervision including wound debridement, wound repair, injectable therapy, chemical peels, dermabrasion
- Performs first assist duties
- Follows patients and writes progress notes independently of the attending surgeon
- Writes orders to guide the management of patients in the recovery room, ICU, and wards to include dictation of discharge summaries

**Requirements**

- Must have FL License and NCCPA Board-Certification
- Must be current in BLS and ACLS
- Have experience in OR with strong desire for growth and skill development
- Desire to assist in OR and follow patients on their reconstructive journey

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary
- No contract or non-compete clause; candidates sign offer letters only
- Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long-term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more
- As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, PA-Cs are entitled to sovereign immunity and can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by FPG
- Florida does not have a state income tax

Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.

- SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.
- SMH was ranked out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and in the health care sector.
- Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list.
- Earned straight A grades for patient safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
- Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup's award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025.
- Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.
- Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.
- SMH has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s Great Hospitals in America for 2025. The national honor spotlights 100 hospitals that stand out for their exceptional clinical performance, unwavering focus on patient safety, and dedication to innovation, research, and education.

Surgery - Plastic Physician Assistant

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is advancing a $5.6 million expansion at its Sarasota campus and developing a new $82.5 million, 83,000-square-foot Rehabilitation Pavilion at its Venice Campus opening in early 2028. Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is actively accepting CVs from Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians looking to join this rapidly growing, nationally recognized rehabilitation program in Sarasota County. Expansion Highlights: Sarasota Campus:<ul><li>Expanding from 60 to 67 inpatient beds (new wing opening early 2027)</li><li>Operating at or near full capacity since 2017</li><li>Accredited by CARF for Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation</li><li>Stroke Specialty Certification</li><li>Named one ofAmerica's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers by Newsweek in 2025, a recognition that places the Rehabilitation Pavilion among the top in the nation for inpatient rehabilitative care.</li></ul> Venice Campus:<ul><li>Four-story, state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Pavilion</li><li>50 private inpatient suites</li><li>Advanced therapy gyms and mobility-training areas</li><li>Seamless hospital-to-rehab transition on campus</li><li>Opening for patient care in early 2028</li></ul>Why Join SMH?<ul><li>Join a collaborative, hospital-employed team alongside six (6) Physiatrists and two (2) Advanced Practice Providers, delivering comprehensive, high-quality rehabilitation care.</li><li>Lead comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care as a primary physiatrist, with the opportunity to expand your practice across consultative services and outpatient clinic settings within a fully integrated health system.</li><li>Deliver care at a state-of-the-art, hospital-based Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), fully supported by on-site diagnostics, advanced imaging, subspecialty consultants, and the complete resources of a major acute care hospital. </li><li>Manage a medically complex and diverse rehabilitation population, with a clinical focus in general PM&R.</li><li>Monday Friday schedule with rotating call (primarily home-based). Weekend call typically includes admissions and evaluation of active medical issues with APP support, plus a post-call day off.</li><li>Optional opportunity to teach Florida State University medical students, as Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a core clinical training site.</li><li>Research opportunities exist at the SMH Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute, a state-of-the-art 82,000 sq ft facility with clinical research resources, simulation labs, and interdisciplinary collaboration.</li><li>Must be BE/BC and ACGME-trained in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.</li><li>Live and work in one of Florida s most desirable coastal communities. We are located only minutes from beautiful beaches of Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key on the West Coast of Florida. </li><li>Be part of a forward-thinking system investing in the future of rehabilitation medicine.</li></ul><ul></ul>Highlights of the opportunity:<ul><li>Competitive base salary, quality & consult incentives.</li><li>Full array of benefits offered including Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, CME, PTO, Holidays, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.</li><li>Relocation allowance and a Commencement bonus is provided.</li><li>As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.</li><li>We are a not-for-profit organization. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG.</li><li>Florida does not have state income tax.</li></ul>Please contact Lana Griffin, Provider Recruiter, at or . Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation. <ul><li>SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.</li><li>SMH was ranked out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and in the health care sector among the 2025 Best-in-State employers for the third consecutive year. Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list in . </li><li>Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.</li><li>Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025. </li><li>Named among the World s Best Hospitals for a 7 th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.</li><li>Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?z4j30j8EPpdW9JNUvcUo%2bQl" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician**

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is advancing a $5.6 million expansion at its Sarasota campus and developing a new $82.5 million, 83,000-square-foot Rehabilitation Pavilion at its Venice Campus opening in early 2028.

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is actively accepting CVs from Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians looking to join this rapidly growing, nationally recognized rehabilitation program in Sarasota County.

**Expansion Highlights**

**Sarasota Campus:**

- Expanding from 60 to 67 inpatient beds (new wing opening early 2027)
- Operating at or near full capacity since 2017
- Accredited by CARF for Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation
- Stroke Specialty Certification
- Named one of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers by Newsweek in 2025, a recognition that places the Rehabilitation Pavilion among the top in the nation for inpatient rehabilitative care.

**Venice Campus:**

- Four-story, state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Pavilion
- 50 private inpatient suites
- Advanced therapy gyms and mobility-training areas
- Seamless hospital-to-rehab transition on campus
- Opening for patient care in early 2028

**Why Join SMH?**

- Join a collaborative, hospital-employed team alongside six (6) physiatrists and two (2) advanced practice providers, delivering comprehensive, high-quality rehabilitation care.
- Lead comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care as a primary physiatrist, with the opportunity to expand your practice across consultative services and outpatient clinic settings within a fully integrated health system.
- Deliver care at a state-of-the-art, hospital-based Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), fully supported by on-site diagnostics, advanced imaging, subspecialty consultants, and the complete resources of a major acute care hospital.
- Manage a medically complex and diverse rehabilitation population, with a clinical focus in general PM&R.
- Monday to Friday schedule with rotating call (primarily home-based). Weekend call typically includes admissions and evaluation of active medical issues with APP support, plus a post-call day off.
- Optional opportunity to teach Florida State University medical students, as Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a core clinical training site.
- Research opportunities exist at the SMH Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute, a state-of-the-art 82,000 sq ft facility with clinical research resources, simulation labs, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Must be BE/BC and ACGME-trained in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
- Live and work in one of Florida's most desirable coastal communities. We are located only minutes from beautiful beaches of Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key on the West Coast of Florida.
- Be part of a forward-thinking system investing in the future of rehabilitation medicine.

**Highlights of the Opportunity:**

- Competitive base salary, quality & consult incentives.
- Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long-term disability, CME, PTO, holidays, 403B retirement plan, and much more.
- Relocation allowance and a commencement bonus is provided.
- As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.
- We are a not-for-profit organization. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG.
- Florida does not have state income tax.

Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.

**Recognition:**

- SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.
- SMH was ranked out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and in the health care sector among the 2025 Best-in-State employers for the third consecutive year. Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list in 2025.
- Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
- Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup's award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025.
- Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.
- Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.

Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ two (2) Otolaryngologists for our Sarasota County office locations. We are perfectly located 60 minutes south of Tampa and 1.5 hours north of Ft. Myers on the West Coast of Florida.New physicians will join an exemplary team of five Otolaryngologists, two Head & Neck Surgical Oncologists, one Laryngologist, four Audiologists and an internationally recognized expert in Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery. The group also employs four Physician Assistants. Highlights of the Opportunity:<ul><li>We are hiring two General Otolaryngologists.</li><li>Full-time position M-F with equitable call sharing amongst employed physicians for practice coverage. ER call is shared among employed and community physicians. Call is approximately 42 days a year. </li><li>Group has 3 locations - Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice. </li><li>Anticipated volume is 25+ patients a day in the clinic once fully ramped up.</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine</li><li>Board Eligible or Board Certified</li><li>Qualified candidates must have an active and unrestricted license in Florida.</li><li>Experience preferred but not required</li></ul>Additional Information:<ul><li>Dedicated APPs for management of outpatient clinic, inpatient coverage and surgical assistance.</li><li>6 daVinci Xi Robots and one Single Port daVinci at SMH-Sarasota campus. One daVinci Xi at SMH-Venice.</li><li>34 operating rooms at SMH-Sarasota (including 9 of them in the Cancer Institute) and 8 operating rooms with 8 more shelled out for future growth on the campus of SMH-Venice.</li><li>Anesthesiology group is employed by First Physicians Group, and we have Fellowship-Trained Pediatric Anesthesiologists on staff.</li><li>Opportunity is available to teach Medical Students from Florida State University if desired.</li></ul>Benefits Include:<ul><li>A 2-year employment contract with a generous base salary, wRVU and quality metric bonuses.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits - health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO and many other perks.</li><li>Relocation assistance and a commencement bonus is provided.</li><li>As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to Sovereign Immunity. No tail coverage needed should you leave the practice.</li><li>We are a not-for-profit organization - 501(c)(3). Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG.</li><li>No state tax in Florida</li></ul> Please contact Joelle Hennesey, Director of Physician & APP Recruitment, at or to learn more about this opportunity. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, a 901-bed regional medical center, is among the largest acute care public health systems in Florida. With more than 10,000 employees and 750 volunteers, it is Sarasota County s largest employer. A not-for-profit community hospital founded in 1925, we are a full-service health system with specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, and neuroscience services, as well as a network of outpatient centers, long-term care and rehabilitation among its many programs. First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group includes 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49+ specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?eGLHt59oHowfZq7VLP1sEgm" width="0" height="0" />

**Otolaryngologist**

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ two Otolaryngologists for our Sarasota County office locations. We are perfectly located 60 minutes south of Tampa and 1.5 hours north of Ft. Myers on the West Coast of Florida.

New physicians will join an exemplary team of five Otolaryngologists, two Head & Neck Surgical Oncologists, one Laryngologist, four Audiologists, and an internationally recognized expert in Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery. The group also employs four Physician Assistants.

**Job Description**

- We are hiring two General Otolaryngologists.
- Full-time position M-F with equitable call sharing amongst employed physicians for practice coverage. ER call is shared among employed and community physicians. Call is approximately 42 days a year.
- Group has 3 locations - Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, and Venice.
- Anticipated volume is 25+ patients a day in the clinic once fully ramped up.

**Requirements**

- MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine
- Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Qualified candidates must have an active and unrestricted license in Florida.
- Experience preferred but not required

**Benefits**

- A 2-year employment contract with a generous base salary, wRVU, and quality metric bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits - health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and many other perks.
- Relocation assistance and a commencement bonus is provided.
- As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to Sovereign Immunity. No tail coverage needed should you leave the practice.
- We are a not-for-profit organization - 501(c)(3). Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG.
- No state tax in Florida.

**Community Overview**

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, a 901-bed regional medical center, is among the largest acute care public health systems in Florida. With more than 10,000 employees and 750 volunteers, it is Sarasota County's largest employer. A not-for-profit community hospital founded in 1925, we are a full-service health system with specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, and neuroscience services, as well as a network of outpatient centers, long-term care, and rehabilitation among its many programs.

First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast's largest primary and specialty care groups. The group includes 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49+ specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Otolaryngology Physician

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is hiring Gastroenterologists to join their growing employed physician group in Venice and North Port, Florida. We are looking for Fellowship-Trained physicians in General GI, Interventional Endoscopy and GI Hepatology. The Gastroenterology practice was developed in 2020 and has expanded to 13 Board-Certified Gastroenterologists and 15 Advanced Practice Providers along with a dedicated team of clinical and administrative staff at each location.The group currently has two practice locations in Sarasota and Venice, and the Sarasota location includes a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center and an outpatient clinic. The Venice office is located in the Medical Office Building on the campus of SMH-Venice hospital, and we are opening a $12 million Endoscopy and Digestive Health Outpatient Center in January 2028. The new 17,000 sq. ft endoscopy center will include 24 exam rooms, four (4) procedural suites and pre-and post procedural spaces with the latest endoscopic technology.Additionally, we will be opening a new 100+ bed acute-care hospital in North Port in 2028 with the ability to quickly grow to 200+ beds.The size and diversity of each campus, as well as tremendous inpatient and outpatient volume, offers opportunity for recruitment of Gastroenterologists of all skill sets and interests. The Gastroenterology Division is comprised of an Interventional Endoscopy Section as well as a section of General Gastroenterology and presents an opportunity for academic affiliation and/or appointment from Florida State University College of Medicine. Highlights of the positions:<ul><li>Opportunity for dedicated inpatient, outpatient or hybrid employment positions.</li><li>High volume and efficiently run inpatient and outpatient endoscopy units.</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment and generous budget for fostering new technologies and equipment.</li><li>Procedures currently performed by group include: EGD, Colonoscopy, Diagnostic and Interventional EUS and ERCP, Balloon Enteroscopy, Endoscopic Resection, Ablation of Barrett Esophagus, Trans-oral Incisionless Fundoplication, Capsule Endoscopy, FibroScan and High Resolution Esophageal and Rectal Manometry.</li><li>Academic appointment and education of Florida State University Medical Students and Sarasota Memorial Hospital IM and ER Residents is available if interested in teaching.</li><li>Through the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute, we offer state-of-the-art simulation labs, hands-on training programs, medical research and clinical studies.</li></ul>Additional Information:<ul><li>This position includes a highly competitive base salary with wRVU productivity bonuses, quality metric incentive bonus and a full array of benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and much more.</li><li>Relocation allowance and a Commencement bonus will be provided.</li><li>As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.</li><li>Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group arenot-for-profit Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group.</li><li>No State income tax in Florida.</li></ul>Please contact or for more information. Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.<ul><li>Sarasota Memorial was recognized by U.S. News in for being in the Top 10% in the nation as High Performing for Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Surgery. </li><li>SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.</li><li>Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list in . </li></ul><ul><li>Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.</li><li>Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025. </li><li>Named among the World s Best Hospitals for a 7 th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.</li><li>Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.</li></ul> Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 700+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 50+ specialties in 72 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 32 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?eGLHt59oHoy5dV8yW9hc3wm" width="0" height="0" />

**Gastroenterologist**

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is hiring Gastroenterologists to join their growing employed physician group in Venice and North Port, Florida. We are looking for fellowship-trained physicians in General GI, Interventional Endoscopy, and GI Hepatology.

The Gastroenterology practice was developed in 2020 and has expanded to 13 Board-Certified Gastroenterologists and 15 Advanced Practice Providers along with a dedicated team of clinical and administrative staff at each location.

The group currently has two practice locations in Sarasota and Venice, and the Sarasota location includes a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center and an outpatient clinic. The Venice office is located in the Medical Office Building on the campus of SMH-Venice hospital, and we are opening a $12 million Endoscopy and Digestive Health Outpatient Center in January 2028. The new 17,000 sq. ft endoscopy center will include 24 exam rooms, four procedural suites, and pre-and post-procedural spaces with the latest endoscopic technology.

Additionally, we will be opening a new 100+ bed acute-care hospital in North Port in 2028 with the ability to quickly grow to 200+ beds.

The size and diversity of each campus, as well as tremendous inpatient and outpatient volume, offers opportunity for recruitment of Gastroenterologists of all skill sets and interests. The Gastroenterology Division is comprised of an Interventional Endoscopy Section as well as a section of General Gastroenterology and presents an opportunity for academic affiliation and/or appointment from Florida State University College of Medicine.

**Job Description**

- Opportunity for dedicated inpatient, outpatient, or hybrid employment positions.
- High volume and efficiently run inpatient and outpatient endoscopy units.
- State-of-the-art equipment and generous budget for fostering new technologies and equipment.
- Procedures currently performed by the group include: EGD, Colonoscopy, Diagnostic and Interventional EUS and ERCP, Balloon Enteroscopy, Endoscopic Resection, Ablation of Barrett Esophagus, Trans-oral Incisionless Fundoplication, Capsule Endoscopy, FibroScan, and High Resolution Esophageal and Rectal Manometry.
- Academic appointment and education of Florida State University Medical Students and Sarasota Memorial Hospital IM and ER Residents is available if interested in teaching.
- Through the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute, we offer state-of-the-art simulation labs, hands-on training programs, medical research, and clinical studies.

**Benefits**

- This position includes a highly competitive base salary with wRVU productivity bonuses, quality metric incentive bonus, and a full array of benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and much more.
- Relocation allowance and a commencement bonus will be provided.
- As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.
- Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group are not-for-profit. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group.
- No State income tax in Florida.

**Community Overview**

Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.

- Sarasota Memorial was recognized by U.S. News for being in the Top 10% in the nation as High Performing for Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Surgery.
- SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida and among fewer than 20 nationwide to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.
- Recognized in the U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals list.
- Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
- Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup's award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025.
- Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek in 2025.
- Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast’s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 700+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 50+ specialties in 72 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 32 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

Gastroenterology Physician

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group has a new 7,400 Sq. Ft office with 10 exam and 2 EMG rooms in Venice, FL, and we are hiring multiple General and Sub-Specialty Neurologists to join our team. All neurologists, including Fellowship-trained in Neuromuscular, Behavioral, Vascular, Movement Disorders, and Neuroimmunology are encouraged to apply. Opportunity Highlights:<ul><li>Join 13 Board-Certified general and sub-specialty neurologists in a collegial practice environment.</li><li>Inpatient/Outpatient or Outpatient only positions are available.</li><li>Group has 6 PAs/APRNs providing coverage in the clinic and hospital settings.</li><li>Neurohospitalist coverage is provided at both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice.</li><li>Outpatient services are available in three clinic locations in Sarasota and Venice.</li><li>Hospital has separate Neurology and Stroke inpatient service lines.</li><li>Telestroke coverage is provided by an outside contracted group for nights and weekends for both hospitals.</li><li>Large referral base from the employed physicians in First Physicians Group and from community providers.</li><li>Neurosurgery support for Deep Brain Stimulation treatment.</li><li>Teaching affiliation with Florida State University is available if interested.</li></ul>Benefit Highlights:<ul><li>Competitive salary with productivity bonuses, quality metric incentives and a full array of benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and much more.</li><li>Relocation allowance and a Commencement bonus is provided. </li><li>As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.</li><li>Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group are not-for-profit Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group.</li><li>No State income tax in Florida.</li></ul>Contact Helen Convery to learn more about this opportunity or . Sarasota Memorial offers Southwest Florida s greatest breadth and depth of care, providing services for more than 1 million patients each year. The system's 897-bed flagship facility, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota, has been consistently recognized as one of the nation s best acute-care hospitals.<ul><li>SMH-Sarasota is Sarasota County's only state-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. SMH-Venice has earned Primary Stroke Center specialty designation, while Sarasota Memorial s freestanding ER in North Port is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Center. All three facilities follow the same emergency care protocols to diagnose and stabilize patients experiencing stroke emergencies.</li><li> High performer recognition on U.S. News Best Hospitals report for neurology and neurosurgery</li><li>S. News 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services .</li><li>CMS 5-Star rated hospital for overall quality. The only hospital in Florida and one of just 17 hospitals in the U.S. to earn the five-star rating in every reporting period since the program s inception in 2016. </li><li>Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.</li><li>Recognized in S. News 50 "Best Hospitals" list in .</li><li>Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025. </li><li>Named among the World s Best Hospitals for a 7 th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.</li><li>SMH ranked in Florida and nationally in Money magazine s 2025 Best Hospitals </li><li>Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.</li></ul>First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?3JfMtpOTQVuU%2ffkE4VK8EQy" width="0" height="0" />

**General and Sub-Specialty Neurologists**

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group has a new 7,400 sq. ft office with 10 exam and 2 EMG rooms in Venice, FL, and we are hiring multiple General and Sub-Specialty Neurologists to join our team. All neurologists, including Fellowship-trained in Neuromuscular, Behavioral, and Movement Disorders, are encouraged to apply.

**Job Description**

- Join 13 Board-Certified general and sub-specialty neurologists in a collegial practice environment.
- Inpatient/Outpatient or Outpatient only positions are available.
- Group has 6 PAs/APRNs providing coverage in the clinic and hospital settings.
- Neurohospitalist coverage is provided at both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice.
- Outpatient services are available in three clinic locations in Sarasota and Venice.
- Hospital has separate Neurology and Stroke inpatient service lines.
- Telestroke coverage is provided by an outside contracted group for nights and weekends for both hospitals.
- Large referral base from the employed physicians in First Physicians Group and from community providers.
- Neurosurgery support for Deep Brain Stimulation treatment.
- Teaching affiliation with Florida State University is available if interested.

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary with productivity bonuses, quality metric incentives, and a full array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 403B retirement plan, CME, PTO, and much more.
- Relocation allowance and a commencement bonus is provided.
- As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.
- Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group are not-for-profit. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group.
- No state income tax in Florida.

**Community Overview**

Sarasota Memorial offers Southwest Florida's greatest breadth and depth of care, providing services for more than 1 million patients each year. The system's 897-bed flagship facility, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota, has been consistently recognized as one of the nation's best acute-care hospitals.

- SMH-Sarasota is Sarasota County's only state-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. SMH-Venice has earned Primary Stroke Center specialty designation, while Sarasota Memorial's freestanding ER in North Port is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Center. All three facilities follow the same emergency care protocols to diagnose and stabilize patients experiencing stroke emergencies.
- High performer recognition on U.S. News Best Hospitals report for neurology and neurosurgery.
- Recognized in U.S. News 50 "Best Hospitals" list.
- CMS 5-Star rated hospital for overall quality. The only hospital in Florida and one of just 17 hospitals in the U.S. to earn the five-star rating in every reporting period since the program's inception in 2016.
- Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
- Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup's award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025.
- Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.
- SMH ranked in Florida and nationally in Money magazine’s 2025 Best Hospitals.
- Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.

First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast's largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 600+ physicians and advanced practice providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

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