First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to join a busy and successful CV & Thoracic Surgery group. The new APP will be employed by a large, multi-specialty group that has been in the community for over 27 years.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, an 839-bed regional medical center, is among the largest acute care public health systems in Florida. With more than 6,000 employees, 1,200 physicians and 750 volunteers, it is Sarasota County’s largest employer. A not-for-profit community hospital founded in 1925, we are a full-service health system with specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, and neuroscience services, as well as a network of outpatient centers, long-term care and rehabilitation among its many programs. The hospital has been awarded Magnet Nursing designation four times – the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing.

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 52 across the nation to maintain their top rating since 2016.

Sarasota Memorial’s nationally ranked Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery program, features world-class facilities, one of the most advanced surgical teams in Florida and the region’s largest Robotic Thoracic Surgery program. Our physician-led team performs more than 1,500+ Cardiovascular-Thoracic surgeries each year. Our surgeons routinely perform some of the most complex procedures, while consistently delivering results that exceed national benchmarks. Columbia University Heart Source program, a 5 Star rated CMS hospital, and STS 3–Star Overall rated program.

To ensure our continued success, First Physicians Group/SMH is committed to hiring the most talented team members.

Qualifications & Scope of Practice

We are seeking an APP (PA-C or AG-ACNP with RNFA or recent OR Experience). APP will ideally have 2+ years of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery first assisting experience, and Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting experience, (Saphena-Venapax and Getinge-Hemopro 2 are available).

Join a diverse experienced team of 7 surgical/inpatient, 2 Step-down rounding APPs, 2 CVICU APPs and 2 clinic outpatient based APPs, assisting a very busy growing practice with currently four surgeons. Great rotating on-call schedule typically 1:7 weeknights and weekends. No in-house overnight call requirement. APPs are scheduled 8 shifts per 2 week pay period. We strive for work/life balance and a four shifts per week schedule.

The selected APP will be responsible for providing expert comprehensive health assessment, evaluation, planning, and administration of quality patient care under the direction of a physician within the Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery Department. The advanced care practitioner will practice in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon(s) during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience.

Current NCCPA Certification required and must also have active or be eligible for licensure by the State of Florida (Department of Health, Medical Quality Assurance section). BLS and ACLS certification required. Case/Procedure Logs required for credentialing.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package with relocation, a comprehensive employee benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, CME allowance with $2500 / 5 days annually as well as Paid Time Off (PTO), 403(b) employee funded retirement plan, and a 4% employer funded retirement savings plan, among many other benefits and perks.

Qualified candidates should contact Joelle Hennesey, Director, Physician & APP Recruitment, at [Register to View] or [Register to View] [Register to View]

Conveniently located to most major Florida cities and attractions, Sarasota offers all the amenities associated with an active “Florida Lifestyle”, world-class shopping, PGA quality golf courses, award-winning theater, hiking trails and some of the nation’s top beaches. To learn more - [Register to View] .