Nocturnist Physician - Employed Opportunity in Beautiful Sarasota, Florida!

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Nocturnist to join our employed Medical Hospitalist Group.  We are located on the West Coast of Florida in the highly desirable city of Sarasota. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, nationally recognized beaches, excellent schools and a wide variety of activities for all ages.

The Medical Hospitalist group comprised of 90+ Physicians & APPs are known for their excellent teamwork and fun working environment. 

Highlights of the position include:

• Shifts are 7 P.M. - 7 A.M. and Nocturnists work 179 shifts per year (flexible schedule).   
• Nocturnists are supported by Advanced Practice Providers who handle floor calls under their supervision. Physician covers admissions and urgent consults averaging nine (9) patient encounters per shift. Patient encounters may increase with seasonal fluctuations. 
• ICUs are covered by Intensivist. No procedures. 
• Hospital has Rapid Response Team to run codes. 
• 2+ years of experience preferred as a Medical Hospitalist. 
• Physicians must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. 
• Competitive salary plus a bonus for achieving productivity and quality metrics.  
• Full array of benefits – CME, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more. 
• Relocation Allowance will be provided. 
• Licensed in the State of Florida is required but we will accept CVs from physicians interested in applying for a FL license. 
• We are a not-for-profit organization - 501(c)(3), Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by FPG. 
• 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.  
• Florida does not have a state income tax.

Please contact Lana Griffin, Provider Recruiter at Lana-Griffin@smh.com or 941-894-7343 for more information about this opportunity.

First Physicians Group is Florida's Gulf Coast leader in primary and specialty care with an impressive 32-year history in the community. With 750+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in 53 different specialties and 74 practice locations, it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Hospital. 

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with about 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, 11,000 employees and 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County’s largest employer, the community-owned health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, freestanding ERs in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, a rehabilitation hospital, behavioral health hospital, skilled nursing facility and comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices. Founded in 1925, SMH’s flagship Sarasota hospital is the only Florida hospital to earn a perfect 5-Star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — every year — since the federal rating program began in 2016.

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/