Practice Endocrinology minutes from the #1 beach in the nation - Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ an Endocrinologist to join a collaborative group located in the highly desirable area of Sarasota, Florida.

Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa and 1.5 hours north of Fort Myers on the West Coast of Florida. The area is known for its nationally recognized schools, arts & cultural events, great restaurants, and minutes from the beautiful beaches of Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Lido Key.

The Practice:

• Collegial group of 4 Endocrinologists and 2 Physician Assistants.
• General Endocrinology practice with robust volume in Diabetes and Thyroid.
• Ultrasound available for thyroid scans and biopsies.
• On site Practice Manager and supportive clinical team.
• Press Ganey scores of 99% for patient satisfaction and experience in healthcare facilities.
• Outpatient clinic-based position with 3 practice locations (Venice, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch) new physician will cover the Venice and Sarasota locations.
• Oversees a daily patient volume of 16–18.
• Strong referral volumes, new physician will ramp up quickly.
• Dedicated team of CDEs and Registered Dietitians.
• Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
• 1:6 equitable call.

Qualifications:

• Fellowship trained and Board-Certified in Endocrinology or Board-Eligible if within 3 years of completing training.
• Licensed in the State of Florida preferred but will accept CVs from physicians interested in applying for a FL license.

Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive salary and productivity bonuses.
• Full array of benefits offered including Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, paid holidays and much more. 
• Commencement bonus and Relocation Allowance is provided.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity, no tail insurance is necessary should you leave our practice.
• We are a not-for-profit organization – 501(c)(3). Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by FPG.
• Florida does not have a state income tax.

Please contact Lana Griffin, Provider Recruiter at Lana-Griffin@smh.com for more information about this position.

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/