First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking to employ an AGACNP/PA-C with specialization in Gastroenterology to join their growing employed physician group on the West Coast of Florida.
Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, world-class beaches, excellent schools, and a wide variety of activities for all ages.
Our Gastroenterology practice was developed in 2020 and has quickly expanded to eight (8) Board-Certified Gastroenterologists, four (4) Advanced Gastroenterologists, and 13 Advanced Practice Providers caring for the communities of SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice hospital.
Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.
- 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.
- Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
- Recognized in S. News 50 "Best Hospitals" list in .
- 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.
- SMH ranked in Florida and nationally in Money magazine s 2025 Best Hospitals
- 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.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Full time employed opportunities in Sarasota and Venice, Florida.
- Perform physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of patients with GI related conditions in the hospital and out-patient setting.
- Four (4) 10-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will include one weekend a month.
- No call requirements
- Open to new graduates, will train an enthusiastic team player with a passion for GI.
Requirements:
- ANCC/AACN or NCCPA Certified with a license to practice in Florida.
- ACLS/BLS required.
- Qualified candidate must be flexible and adaptable to change.
Benefit Highlights:
- Competitive Salary
- No contract or non-compete clause candidates sign offer letters only.
- 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 Lana Griffin, Provider Recruiter at or for more information about this opportunity.
First Physicians Group is Florida s Gulf Coast leader in primary and specialty care with an impressive 30-year history in the community. With 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in 49 different specialties and 70 practice locations, it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.