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Neurology - West Coast of Florida

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Neurology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location 34239, Sarasota, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 7/07/20
First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is looking to employ two Board-Certified Neurologists to join their successful employed physician group on the West Coast of Florida. Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa and 1.5 hours north of Ft. Myers. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, excellent schools and a wide variety of activities to please all ages.

The group is opening a new practice location in Venice, Florida in preparation for a 110-bed state-of-the-art hospital that is currently under construction and set to open in October 2021. Sarasota Memorial is also opening a 56 bed Comprehensive Cancer Institute on the main Sarasota Campus in October 2021.

First Physicians Group is one of Florida's gulf coast's leaders in primary and specialty care for the past 25 years. With 230+ Physicians and APPs in 29 different specialties and 40 practice locations, it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Sarasota Memorial is 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 is also a Comprehensive Stroke Center with volume approaching 1,000 per year. The hospital recently added Telemedicine to cover stroke alerts on weekends and after-hours on weekdays. The hospital has an Interventional Radiology stroke team available 24/7 and a dedicated IR Neuro/Stroke Suite. There is also a16 bed NICU/NPCU with 24/7 coverage by ICU Intensivists, Neurology & Neurosurgeons.

Highlights of the position include:

  • Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities with assistance from neurohospitalists.
  • Highly trained, sub-specialty and general neurology colleagues
  • Equitable call sharing
  • Outsourced Telestroke coverage for nights and weekends
  • Excellent relationships with neurosurgery colleagues and hospital administration
  • Competitive salary with productivity, quality incentives and a full array of benefits – CME, PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
  • Licensed in the State of Florida is required but we will accept CVs from physicians interested in applying for a FL license. We will pay for the FL license and DEA if you apply as the result of a job acceptance with our organization.
  • We are a not-for-profit entity. Physicians can participate in the PSLF program if employed by FPG.
  • As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, an 839-bed regional medical center, is among the largest public health systems in Florida. With over 6,000 employees, 1,000 physicians and 750 volunteers, it is one of Sarasota County's largest employers. It is 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.