Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ a BE/BC  Internal Medicine physician to join our busy and established practice in North Port, Florida .

North Port is a rapidly growing community in Sarasota County experiencing explosive economic and population growth, ranking as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This boom is fueled by massive master-planned communities like Wellen Park , millions of square feet of new commercial and industrial space, major healthcare expansions, and a steady influx of new residents and businesses where professionals can build their careers while enjoying the lifestyle, amenities, and sense of community that make Southwest Florida such a desirable place to live.

In November 2025 , SMH broke ground on a new $507 million hospital in North Port . Situated on a 32-acre site the health system owns on North Sumter Boulevard, SMH-North Port will be the city’s first acute-care hospital , and the third hospital SMH has built in its 100-year history. When completed in 2028, SMH-North Port will be nine stories tall, with an adjacent 3-story medical office building. The hospital will initially open with 100 beds, with three floors of built-in shell space to quickly double capacity to 208 beds as demand grows. The south county campus is designed to grow with the community, with the capacity to increase to more than 400 beds in the future.

Practice Information:

• Join two Family Medicine physicians and one Internal Medicine physician in an established, growing practice.
• Outpatient-only  position with no OB responsibilities
• FPG’s Medical Hospitalist Group manages inpatient admissions across all hospitals.
• Expanded access model with extended hours, offering greater patient convenience and enhanced physician scheduling flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Expected clinic volume is approximately  18 patients per day .
• Call is from  4:30 PM–8:30 AM  and is limited to low-volume, phone-only coverage.
• Sarasota Memorial Hospital operates a busy  22-bed freestanding emergency department  in North Port, located in the same building as the outpatient clinic.
• EMR system: EPIC  

Benefits Highlights :

• Contract includes a 2-year guaranteed base salary . Physicians can transition to a generous pay model after 2 years.
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
• A Commencement bonus and Relocation Allowance is offered.
• Five (5) days and $3,500 Continuing Medical Education per year.
• Four (4) weeks of PTO year 1 and 5 weeks’ years 2 and beyond.
• 5 days of Paid Holidays
• 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 not-for-profit organization – 501(c)(3) . Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by FPG.
• No State income tax in Florida .

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is a leading provider of primary and specialty care along Florida’s Gulf Coast , with more than 32 years of service to the community. With 750+ providers across 53 specialties and 74 locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, First Physicians Group delivers high-quality, comprehensive care close to home.

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/