Hospital-based Neurosurgery Physician Assisstant

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group has an excellent opportunity for a Physician Assistant to join an established and well-respected Neurosurgery Group.

We are preparing for the growth of our Neurosurgery service line over the next two years in preparation for the opening of our 3^rd hospital in North Port, Florida. Anticipated opening date is Fall 2028. This newly created position will be based at Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Venice and will involve a nice mix of inpatient, outpatient, and OR job duties and responsibilities.

SMH-Venice Hospital is located on a 65-acre campus and features 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 in the future with complementary sized emergency room and surgical services to ensure quality care and access. SMH-Venice offers south county residents more convenient access to the top-ranked care and surgical treatment Sarasota Memorial is known for.  

Position Highlights:

• Join a team of 5 surgeons and 5 APPs.
• Monday – Friday Schedule
• PA-C will be responsible for hospital consultations, follow-ups and first assist in the OR as needed.
• Outpatient follow-up in a clinic setting is in process of being explored.
• Provide remote administrative assistance to PAs working in the clinic.
• Optional call responsibility.

Requirements:

• Current NCCPA Certification.
• Active or eligible for licensure by the State of Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Neurology experience with surgery preferred.

Benefit Highlights:

• 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.

Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter, at 941.780.9677 or Helen-Convery@smh.com for more information about this opportunity.

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.
• 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. 
• 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 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. 

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.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System continues 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 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, farmer's market and popular nightclubs. https://careers.smh.com/livinghere/