Family Medicine Physicians Needed in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice and North Port, Florida

Established as the employed medical group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) since 1994, First Physicians Group is one of the foremost primary and specialty care groups on the gulf coast of Florida.

Now, with over 550+ providers (physicians and advanced practice) providing care in 49 specialties across 70 different practice locations in both Manatee and Sarasota counties, we continue to be committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients in the communities we serve!

With continued growth and planned expansion into southern Sarasota County, we are now actively seeking Family Medicine physicians to join our primary care offices in the following cities:  Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice and North Port, FL.

Practice Information:

• Several NEW opportunities to join busy collegial practices with existing volume to quickly ramp up new physicians.
• Excellent call schedules of 1:5 or greater.
• Opportunities for Inpatient/Outpatient or Outpatient only
• If outpatient only, FPGs Hospitalist group will cover inpatient admissions at both hospitals. No OB. 
• Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM, providing an excellent work/life balance. 
• Clinic volume averages 18 patients per day. 
• Preference will be given to physicians with an active Florida Medical license.

Benefits Highlights:

• Contract includes a 2-year guaranteed base salary, new grads starting at $240K. Physician 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, CME, paid holidays and much more.  
• A Commencement bonus and Relocation Allowance is offered. 
• Four (4) weeks of PTO year 1; 5-weeks of PTO offered years 2 and beyond.
• 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. 
• Florida does not have a state income tax.

For immediate consideration, please contact Lana Griffin, Provider Recruiter at 941-917-3391 or Lana-Griffin@smh.com.