Urology Hospitalist Opportunity - Great Team, Beautiful Hospital, Work-Life Balance!

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is accepting CVs from interested Urologists seeking a hospitalist opportunity in one of the fastest growing communities on the West Coast of Florida. First Physicians Group, the employed medical group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care system, formed in 1994 continues to be one of the best and strongest providers of primary and specialty care in the region. 

Located in the beach town of Venice, this position offers an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growing group of five physician partners and five Advanced Practice Providers in a familial work environment for both providers and staff.

Position Highlights:

• 7 on/7 off or 14 on/14 off with night call responsibility Friday through Sunday only.
• Provide hospital coverage at one community hospital.
• Advanced Practice Providers scheduled as first call support 24/7.
• Responsible for hospital-based care of Urology patients; zero clinic responsibilities.
• Consult service only; medicine hospitalists admit from ER.
• Consult volumes average 7-10/day with 3-4 procedures/day.
• Urology is the largest surgical service by case volume in the hospital.
• State-of-the-Art Surgical Equipment.
• Amazing Collaborative Culture: you will be part of the team!

SMH-Venice Hospital opened in December 2021, located on a 65-acre campus and features a 365,000-square-foot, 5 story hospital with 212 private patient suites, a 61-bed (non-trauma) emergency care center, 8 surgical suites to include a daVinci XI Robot.  The adjoining 2 story, 60,000-square-foot Medical Office Building is where the practice is conveniently located.

Built to serve the growing south Sarasota County area and enhance care across the region, SMH – Venice offers a full slate of medical and surgical care – from cardiology, GI, orthopedics and intensive care to surgery and comprehensive labor, delivery, recovery, and post-partum care. Seamlessly integrated with the resources and support of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS), SMH-Venice delivers south county residents more convenient access to the top-ranked medical and surgical treatment that SMHCS is known for.

The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute located 11 miles north on the SMH-Sarasota campus provides a level of personalized care and support found only at the nation’s top cancer centers, whether it’s genetic testing and advanced imaging, innovative surgical tools to remove difficult cancers or access to ground-breaking therapies

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

• Earned “high performer" ratings for lung cancer surgery, colon cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, Urology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery and the treatment of Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma in the U.S. News’ 2025-2026 “Best Hospitals” study.
• SMH received the highest level of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).

• 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. 
• Venice Hospital earned straight “A” Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog on its first eligible report card in Spring 2024.
• 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. SMH was ranked #22 out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and #9 in the healthcare sector. 
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Urology residency program.
• Active or eligible for a Florida medical license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Urology.

Benefits Include:

• A 2-year employment contract with a generous salary and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits - health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, and many other perks.
• Relocation assistance and a commencement bonus are 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 entity. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if employed by FPG.
• Florida does not have a state income tax

Please contact Helen Convery for more information about this exceptional 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/