Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Assistant - Sarasota, FL

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:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Benefit Highlights:

• 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 #22 out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and #9 in the health care sector.
• Recognized in the U.S. News’ 50 “Best Hospitals” list in 2025-2026.  

• 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 7^th 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.

Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter, at 941.780.9677 | Helen-Convery@smh.com  for more information 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.   

Sarasota, Florida is located on the beautiful West Coast of Florida. Sarasota offers a dazzling spectacle of lifestyle options.  In the Sarasota area, you can enjoy the breathtaking beaches and sunsets, educational museums, operas, ballets, plays, golf tournaments, and boat races. You can join in tennis, pickle ball, water skiing, shell collecting, bird watching, growing exotic tropical plants, university classes, golf, or boating.

Cultural landmarks include the John and Mable Ringling Museum which features the works of Peter Paul Rubens, as well as fine Baroque and Renaissance collections. Sarasota takes center stage as a thriving center of the arts. Professional theatre companies include: Asolo Theatre Company, Florida Studio Theatre, and Players of Sarasota. Sharing the spotlight are the Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Sarasota Opera, the Florida West Coast Symphony and the Venice Symphony. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall provides a full season of touring Broadway productions, ballet, symphonic concerts and performances by a wide variety of musicians.

For the finest shopping and dining, you can check out UTC Mall or enjoy bustling St. Armand’s Circle. Located on one of Sarasota’s beautiful barrier islands, St. Armand’s boasts over 140 upscale shops, boutiques and restaurants. Main Street in downtown Sarasota is always special with its unique specialty shops, cafes and popular nightclubs. https://careers.smh.com/livinghere/