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 650+ 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?tbkK6g4AqYq3TAiQDiBC3wc" 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.

**Program Highlights**

- 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.
- Our physician-led team performs more than 1,700+ Cardiovascular-Thoracic surgeries each year.
- Our surgeons routinely perform some of the most complex procedures while consistently delivering results that exceed national benchmarks.
- Columbia Heart Source program, a CMS 5-Star rated Hospital, and STS 3-Star overall rated program.

**Position Highlights**

- 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 650+ 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) 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.
- 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 - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant or surgically experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for the Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology department. 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. First Physicians Group is Florida s Gulf Coast leader in primary and specialty care with an impressive 31-year history in the community. The group consists of 650+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in 49 different specialties and 70 practice locations. Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Working with the GI Oncology team, which includes two surgeons and three Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) providing four 10-hour shifts a week at one hospital.</li><li>First and second assisting in the operating room.</li><li>Rounding on inpatients, seeing consults and coordinating care of patients in the outpatient clinic.</li><li>Weekday/weekend call will be shared equally with other providers (1:4). </li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>General Surgery, or Surgical Oncology experience is preferred. </li><li>Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also have an active license by the State of Florida by the time of hire.</li><li>Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has active, relevant and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).</li><li>APPs are required to maintain appropriate DEA prescription privileges/licensure.</li><li>BLS required. ACLS certification preferred.</li></ul> Highlights of the opportunity:<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, CME, 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. 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><ul></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?AomcbK%2bBv%2f7Jhp5XoysK1wp" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner**

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant or surgically experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for the Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology department. 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.

First Physicians Group is Florida's Gulf Coast leader in primary and specialty care with an impressive 31-year history in the community. The group consists of 650+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in 49 different specialties and 70 practice locations.

**Job Description**

- Working with the GI Oncology team, which includes two surgeons and three Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) providing four 10-hour shifts a week at one hospital.
- First and second assisting in the operating room.
- Rounding on inpatients, seeing consults, and coordinating care of patients in the outpatient clinic.
- Weekday/weekend call will be shared equally with other providers (1:4).

**Requirements**

- General Surgery or Surgical Oncology experience is preferred.
- Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also have an active license by the State of Florida by the time of hire.
- Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has active, relevant, and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
- APPs are required to maintain appropriate DEA prescription privileges/licensure.
- BLS required. ACLS certification preferred.

**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, CME, 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**

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) 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.

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 - Oncology Physician Assistant

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. 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?IZgv2YK34RW8ccvuswGt1Qf" 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.

Neurology Physician

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is recruiting a Post-Acute Care Physician to join our employed medical group providing care in Rehab, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Facilities in Sarasota County. We are located in the highly desirable area of Sarasota, Florida, on the West Coast of Florida and only minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.Position Highlights:<ul><li>Full-time, Monday Friday </li><li>Responsible for patients primary care at 1 or 2 locations</li><li>Manageable patient census</li><li>Joining a team of three (2) physicians and three (3) Nurse Practitioners</li><li>Equitable evening and weekend call (no on-site required)</li><li>Teaching opportunities available for Medical Students and Internal Medicine Residents</li><li>Administrative support</li></ul>Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation:<ul><li>Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center named one of "America's Best Nursing Home 2026" by Newsweek ranked in Sarasota County and among the best in Florida for its catagory!</li><li>SMH's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was named among the nation's top nursing homes in the U.S. News' "Best Nursing Homes" study.</li><li>Listed among U.S. News 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Care, .</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>SMH was ranked out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and in the healthcare 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> Benefit Highlights:<ul><li>Contract includes a generous guaranteed salary with comprehensive benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, 403B Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation, Holidays, CME, and much more.</li><li>Relocation Assistance provided if needed.</li><li>We are a not-for-profit entity 501(c)(3). Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG.</li><li>As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.</li><li>No state income tax in Florida.</li></ul>Position Requirements<ul><li>MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine</li><li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatrics Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.</li><li>Active or eligible for Florida medical license.</li><li>Experience in Post-Acute Care preferred.</li><li>Post-Acute and Long-Term Medicine Certified Medical Director Certification preferred or in pursuit of.</li></ul> Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter, to learn more about this opportunity.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. 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. In 2025 Sarasota Memorial Health Care System will continue to invest in transformative projects including construction of the Milman-Kover Outpatient Cancer Pavilion and the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute. We are also breaking ground on two new medical campuses to serve the fast-growing North Port and Wellen Park communities in south Sarasota County. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?6zh0HttVKxPVLmXp2%2b%2f4FQo" width="0" height="0" />

**Post-Acute Care Physician**

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is recruiting a Post-Acute Care Physician to join our employed medical group providing care in Rehab, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Facilities in Sarasota County. We are located in the highly desirable area of Sarasota, Florida, on the West Coast of Florida and only minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

**Job Description**

- Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Responsible for patients' primary care at 1 or 2 locations
- Manageable patient census
- Joining a team of two physicians and three Nurse Practitioners
- Equitable evening and weekend call (no on-site required)
- Teaching opportunities available for Medical Students and Internal Medicine Residents
- Administrative support

**Requirements**

- MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatrics Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
- Active or eligible for Florida medical license
- Experience in Post-Acute Care preferred
- Post-Acute and Long-Term Medicine Certified Medical Director Certification preferred or in pursuit of

**Benefits**

- Contract includes a generous guaranteed salary with comprehensive benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, 403B Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation, Holidays, CME, and much more
- Relocation Assistance provided if needed
- We are a not-for-profit entity 501(c)(3). Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG
- As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity
- No state income tax in Florida

**Community Overview**

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.

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.

In 2025 Sarasota Memorial Health Care System will continue to invest in transformative projects including construction of the Milman-Kover Outpatient Cancer Pavilion and the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute. We are also breaking ground on two new medical campuses to serve the fast-growing North Port and Wellen Park communities in south Sarasota County.

Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is recruiting a BE/BC Cardiologist to join an established and busy practice of eight (8) Cardiologists and six (6) APPs. This is an exceptional growth opportunity for an experienced physician or recent graduate to join the market predominant group within a newly constructed facility with plans for further future expansion.Opportunity Highlights:<ul><li>Full time employed opportunity at SMH-Venice.</li><li>Group consists of 6 interventionalists and 2 general cardiologists.</li><li>Position needed to support increased patient demand.</li><li>Be busy day one you will have a robust and dedicated referral network within the community.</li><li>Experienced, seasoned professional staff who work collaboratively as a team.</li><li>Hospital consult service to include weekend rotation.</li><li> patients / day in clinic.</li><li>14,000 sq. ft. office space built in 2021 with state-of- the-art equipment for echocardiography and stress testing. The office also supports MUGA scans and a Coumadin and Pacemaker Clinic.</li><li>The Hospital is equipped with two (2) new state-of-the-art Cath Labs, fully staffed and able to accommodate current and projected volumes.</li></ul>Practice specialization includes:<ul><li>Non-Invasive Imaging: Stress (Nuclear/Echo), Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography, Holter/Event/EKG, and Carotid.</li><li>Interventional Cardiology: Cardiac catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Mechanical circulatory support devices, Peripheral Vascular Interventions, Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices, Endovascular thrombectomy</li></ul>Opened in 2021, SMH-Venice Hospital is located on a 65-acre campus and features a 365,000-square-foot, 3-story hospital currently licensed for 212 private patient suites, a 61-bed emergency care center, and 8 surgical suites. SMH-Venice was designed with a growing community in mind and a master plan of providing 400 private inpatient suites with complementary sized emergency room and surgery services to ensure quality care and access. Seamlessly integrated with the resources, expertise and support of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, SMH-Venice delivers south county residents more convenient access to the top-ranked care and surgical treatment Sarasota Memorial is known for. Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.<ul><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.Benefit Highlights:<ul><li>Competitive base salary with RVU and quality incentive bonuses.</li><li>Full array of benefits offered including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, CME, PTO, Holidays, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.</li><li>Relocation Allowance 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 FSLP program if employed by FPG.</li></ul>Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter, at or .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?tKlbPnZIqIxpknbNfDUQOga" width="0" height="0" />

**Cardiologist**

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is recruiting a BE/BC Cardiologist to join an established and busy practice of eight Cardiologists and six APPs. This is an exceptional growth opportunity for an experienced physician or recent graduate to join the market predominant group within a newly constructed facility with plans for further future expansion.

**Job Description**

- Full-time employed opportunity at SMH-Venice.
- Group consists of 6 interventionalists and 2 general cardiologists.
- Position needed to support increased patient demand.
- Be busy day one; you will have a robust and dedicated referral network within the community.
- Experienced, seasoned professional staff who work collaboratively as a team.
- Hospital consult service to include weekend rotation.
- Patients per day in clinic.
- 14,000 sq. ft. office space built in 2021 with state-of-the-art equipment for echocardiography and stress testing. The office also supports MUGA scans and a Coumadin and Pacemaker Clinic.
- The Hospital is equipped with two new state-of-the-art Cath Labs, fully staffed and able to accommodate current and projected volumes.

**Practice Specialization Includes**

- Non-Invasive Imaging: Stress (Nuclear/Echo), Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography, Holter/Event/EKG, and Carotid.
- Interventional Cardiology: Cardiac catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Mechanical circulatory support devices, Peripheral Vascular Interventions, Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices, Endovascular thrombectomy.

Opened in 2021, SMH-Venice Hospital is located on a 65-acre campus and features a 365,000-square-foot, 3-story hospital currently licensed for 212 private patient suites, a 61-bed emergency care center, and 8 surgical suites. SMH-Venice was designed with a growing community in mind and a master plan of providing 400 private inpatient suites with complementary sized emergency room and surgery services to ensure quality care and access. Seamlessly integrated with the resources, expertise, and support of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, SMH-Venice delivers south county residents more convenient access to the top-ranked care and surgical treatment Sarasota Memorial is known for.

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

- 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.
- Recognized in 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, 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.

**Benefits**

- Competitive base salary with RVU and quality incentive bonuses.
- Full array of benefits offered including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, CME, PTO, Holidays, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
- Relocation Allowance 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 FSLP program if employed by FPG.

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