Experienced Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a NEW practice in Sarasota, Florida.

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP | FNP) or Physician Assistant in our Sarasota market. We are seeking a well-trained, compassionate, enthusiastic provider looking to provide exceptional care in our employed practice.

We are located in the highly desirable area of Sarasota, FL, which is on the West Coast of Florida and close to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country – Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key. The community is known for its excellent public and private schools and a vast array of activities for all ages to enjoy.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Join a multidisciplinary physician group specializing in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics.
• Full-time, clinic-based position
• Average of 18 patients/day
• Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
• Acute/sick, wellness, and physician overflow visits
• No after-hours evening or weekend call
• EMR system: EPIC
• New office location is scheduled to open in January 2027 on Bee Ridge Road  

Requirements:

• Must possess a minimum of three years of advanced practice provider (APP) experience providing comprehensive care to patients across the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Graduate from accredited APRN or PA program
• Certification in professional specialty
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Florida
• BLS

Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunity
• No contract or non-compete clause, candidates sign offer letters only
• Comprehensive benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, Continuing education, and many other perks
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to  sovereign immunity
• We are a  not-for-profit  entity - 501(c)(3) . Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG
• No State Tax!

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

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/