Laryngologist Opportunity on the Florida Gulf Coast

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Laryngologist. This is an excellent opportunity to build and expand a comprehensive voice, airway, and swallowing program in a collaborative, well-established practice within an expanding Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Section. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in office-based procedures, complex airway management and comprehensive care of professional voice users.

Sarasota offers the rare combination of high acuity medicine and coastal lifestyle centered around the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach.  Downtown Sarasota is home to a strong arts and culture scene including its own opera house, ballet, and theatre district. Year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools make it a perfect family friendly community. It is a region with a growing, affluent population and strong demand for specialty voice, swallowing and airway care.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Established referral base with strong community presence and regional draw
• Dedicated Voice, Airway and Swallowing center
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and in office procedure room including videostroboscopy and in-office laryngeal procedural equipment including EMG, injections, etc
• Multidisciplinary collaboration and clinic support with Speech-Language Pathology
• Dedicated clinical support staff
• Dedicated procedure days built into weekly schedule
• OR block time with an experienced airway team

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and manage disorders of the larynx, voice, airway, and swallowing
• Perform office-based laryngeal procedures and operative interventions
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists and other specialists
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice development
• Participate in shared call coverage (ENT-general call structure)

Benefit Highlights:

• Position includes a base salary with productivity bonuses, quality metric incentives and a full array of benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and much more
• Relocation allowance and a Commencement bonus are provided
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity. No tail coverage is needed should you leave this position
• Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group arenot-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

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Fellowship training in Laryngology (preferred but not required)
• Active or eligible for Florida medical license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

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.

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast’s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 650+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 51 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 31 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter at 941.780.9677 or email at Helen-Convery@smh.com 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/