First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is looking to employ two (2) OB/GYNs for practice locations in Sarasota and Venice, Florida. We are located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa and 1.5 hours north of Ft. Myers on the West Coast of Florida.

Our OB/GYNs see patients in the clinic setting, provide surgical services in the hospital, and collaborates with our employed OB Hospitalists who provides 24/7 in-house coverage of the OB ECC and any unassigned expectant mothers.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) is listed among U.S. News’ 50 Best Hospitals for Obstetrics/Gynecology Care and they performed over 4,200 deliveries in 2024. Sarasota Memorial also received level III Maternal Care Verification from the Joint Commission in 2023, in collaboration with the American College of Obstetrics.

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 to receive the highest five-star rating in all reporting periods 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 2024-2025.
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 6th year in a row by Newsweek, 2024.
• Forbes’ list of “America’s Best Large Employers” for 2024 and the 1 healthcare employer in Florida in 2024.
• Earned consistent Magnet Nursing Recognition 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

Sarasota Highlights:

• Group includes six (6) OBGYNs and one APRN.
• Equitable call amongst providers.
• Select physicians provide outpatient services in two clinic locations
• Practices is on staff at one hospital – SMH-Sarasota.
• Mother Baby unit holds 28 beds and Labor & Delivery has 18 spacious suites.
• 8 bed OB-ECC & triage unit conveniently located near L&D Unit.
• 3 C-section ORs and a 4-bed PACU with the ability to flex beds.
• Level III NICU with 33 private rooms.
• 5 daVinci Xi Robots and 1 daVinci SP in the hospital.
• 24/7 Neonatology and Maternal Fetal Medicine physician coverage.
• First Physicians Group employs MFMs, Gyn/Oncs and Breast Surgical Oncologists.
• No OB/GYN Residents at SMH requiring teaching/supervision, but there is an opportunity to teach FSU Medical Students if interested.

SMH-Venice opened in October 2021 and is now doing 290 GYN Surgeries and 300 deliveries a year. They are on track for over 500 deliveries in FY 25. Due to the growth and the needs of the south county community, the hospital expanded to 212 patient rooms, 8 operating rooms and 61 exam rooms in the Emergency Care Center. SMH-Venice was designed with the future in mind and plans to more than double in size to 400 beds and 16 surgical suites in the near future.

Venice Highlights:

• Join three (3) experienced physicians and an APRN.
• On staff at one hospital - SMH-Venice.
• Outpatient clinic is conveniently located in the Medical Office Building attached to the hospital.
• Level 1 nursery, delivering patients 35+ weeks.
• 10 private Birthing Suites
• 2 C-Section ORs and 4 triage beds
• 6 ORs with a daVinci Xi Robot
• MFMs are employed by the group and are available as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Licensed in Florida and holds a current DEA Certificate
• Graduate of an ACGME accredited OB/GYN program

Benefits Include:

• A 2-year employment contract with a generous salary and bonus potential. Physicians transition to a generous pay model after 2 years. Income potential ranges from the high $300s to $600K once practice is established.
• Comprehensive benefits - health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 5 days/$3500 CME, 4 weeks of PTO to start then max at 5 weeks, and many other perks.
• Relocation assistance and a commencement bonus is provided.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to Sovereign Immunity. No tail coverage needed should you leave the practice.
• We are a not-for-profit entity - 501(c)(3). Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG.
• No state tax in Florida.

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.