Urology Physician Job With First Physicians Group In Venice, Fl

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is actively recruiting a 3rd physician to join its established Urology practice in Venice, Florida. The new physicians will be employed by First Physicians Group, formed in 1994 by Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Now more than 29 years later, we continue to be one of the best and strongest providers of primary and specialty care in the region.

SMH-Venice Hospital is located on a 65-acre campus and features a 365,000-square-foot, 5 story hospital with 110 private patient suites, a 28-bed emergency care center, 8 surgical suites. 

With work already underway on a third patient tower to add 68 private patient suites, SMH-Venice has plans in place to more than double in size to 400 private inpatient suites, 16 surgical suites and a 50-bed ER. The expansion will also bring Sarasota Memorial’s extensive physician base farther south and help build the medical staff for the SMH-North Port Hospital set to break ground in 2025.

Highlights of the Position:

• Join an employed, collegial, and supportive group of two Urologists and one PA.
• Significant patient volume; expect to be at capacity within six months.
• Urologist with any sub-specialty interests is encouraged to apply.
• On staff at one hospital – Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
• General Urology to advanced robotic procedures with a daVinci Xi, you choose the practice you want to build.
• All urologic equipment is brand new.
• Block Surgical time is available.
• Very efficient OR allowing a Urologist to complete numerous surgeries per day.
• Conduct the full range of In-Office procedures and diagnostic studies with office support staff.
• Large number of employed Primary Care providers creates a healthy, loyal referral network.
• Consult only service at hospital, all inpatient care is managed by our employed Hospitalist Group.
• Equitable call sharing, ER call is 1:6.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine.
• Board Certified preferred; Board Eligible will be considered
• Active Florida license or eligible for a FL license

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with productivity bonuses, quality incentives and a full array of benefits– Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and many other perks.
• Relocation Allowance and Commencement Bonus isprovided.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 Nonprofit 501(c)(3), so 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, Provider Recruiter, for more information about this exceptional opportunity.

Sarasota Memorial is a CMS 5-Star rated hospital in Florida for its overall quality. It is the only hospital in Florida and one of just 33 across the nation to maintain their top rating since 2016. It has been named among the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals and 50 Top Cardiovascular hospitals for 2022 by Fortune/Merative.  Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota earned its fourth consecutive Magnet Nursing Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the most prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. SMH is one of just 1% of U.S. hospitals to earn the designation four times. Has earned straight “A” Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.  One of just 41 organizations worldwide to earn Gallup’s Exceptional Workplace Award for 2022.  Additionally, it has been named a U.S. News High Performer in 2022-2023.  The main hospital is the largest in the region with 901 beds, a Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, a 60-bed Rehab Pavilion and the  Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.  The 8-story inpatient and surgical Oncology Tower elevates the art and industry of cancer treatment in Southwest Florida. The tower provides patients with the full continuum of modern cancer care — from diagnosis and intervention to survivorship care — under one roof.    

Sarasota County has been identified as one of the best places in the country to live, work and raise a family due to the healthy business scene and thriving recreational and cultural opportunities. Located on Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast, Sarasota is famous worldwide for white-sand beaches, great restaurants, outdoor recreation, land and water sports, museums, theater and much more.