CRNA - Anesthesiology job available in Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking CRNAs to join the Anesthesiology team in Sarasota and Venice, Florida. This team is built upon Leadership’s vision to be the BEST place to be a patient, to work, and to provide care.   Experienced and new grads wanting a wide scope of practice in a supportive team environment of excellence and professional growth are welcomed to apply. 

Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.

• • CMS 5-Star Rating – SMH-Sarasota is the only hospital in Florida to earn the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ highest rating every year since the star ratings began in 2016. SMH-Venice also achieved a five-star rating in 2026.
    
  • 50 Best Hospitals –U.S. News & World Report continues to rank Sarasota Memorial among the nation’s “Best Hospitals.” In 2025-2026, SMH ranked among the nation’s 50 Best Hospitals in Obstetrics/Gynecology and top 10% in 20 other medical specialties, procedures and conditions.
    
  • “A” for Patient Safety – Both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice are “Straight A” hospitals, the highest designation given by the Leapfrog Group for hospitals receiving consistently high marks in the organization’s twice-annual hospital safety report cards.
  • Top 50 Heart Hospital – SMH-Sarasota was named among the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2026 by Premier/Statista, for demonstrating better survival rates, fewer complications and readmissions, lower costs and higher patient satisfaction.
  • Magnet Hospital – SMH-Sarasota is the only hospital in the region to earn Magnet designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence. SMH has maintained the prestigious designation for over 20 years.

Highlights of the Full-Time Opportunity:

• Full-time obligation is 176 shifts per year.
• Staffing model is 40+Anesthesiologists and 100+ CRNAs covering 65 sites including Cath Lab, IR, Endo, and ECT.
• CRNAs have a Chief CRNA to lead the team and represent their division within the group and with hospital administration. 
  
• Average anesthesia volume 65,000+ cases annually.
• Diverse mix of cases including Cardiac, Endo, General Surgery, Neuro, OB, Oncology, Ortho, Robotics, Spine, Vascular, and Level II Trauma.

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation package based on years of experience
• W-2 position with a Health Care System that has an unparalleled history of quality care delivery
• Retention bonuses and a Relocation allowance is provided.
• Premium pay calculation if clinician works past scheduled shift. Premium calculation also applies if clinician opts to pick-up extra shifts.
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, Long-term/short-term disability, CME/PTO, and 403(b) with a 4% match.
• 280 hours PTO (7 weeks) + 40 hours (5 days) CME
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, CRNAs are entitled to sovereign immunity. No tail coverage needed should you leave our organization.
• CRNAs are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. First Physicians Group and SMHCS are not-for-profit organizations 501(c)(3).
• No State Tax in Florida.

Please contact Joelle Hennesey, MHA, CPRP, at 941-685-4231 or Joelle-Hennesey@smh.com for additional information on this opportunity. 

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with about 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, 11,000 employees and 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County’s largest employer, the community-owned health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice (and third under construction in North Port), freestanding ERs in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, a rehabilitation hospital, skilled nursing facility and comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and SMH First Physicians Group primary and specialty care practices.