Gastroenterology APP - Four 10-hour Shifts - Sarasota & Venice, Florida

Opportunity Criteria

ProfessionNurse Practitioner
SpecialtyGastroenterology
Loan RepaymentNo
Salary RangeNot Specified
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedStarting, Relocation
Not-for-profit501(c)(3)

Gastroenterology APP - Four 10-Hour Shifts - Sarasota & Venice, Florida

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking to employ an AGACNP/PA-C with specialization in Gastroenterology to join their growing employed physician group on the West Coast of Florida.

Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, world-class beaches, excellent schools, and a wide variety of activities for all ages.

Our Gastroenterology practice was developed in 2020 and has quickly expanded to eight (8) Board-Certified Gastroenterologists, four (4) Advanced Gastroenterologists, and 13 Advanced Practice Providers caring for the communities of SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice hospital.

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 and one of just 17 hospitals in the U.S. to earn the five-star rating in every reporting period 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.
  • Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup’s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the “Exceptional Workplace Award” for engagement in 2025. 
  • Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.
  • SMH ranked #1 in Florida and #25 nationally in Money magazine’s 2025 “Best Hospitals
  • Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times 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.

Opportunity Highlights:

  • Full time employed opportunities in Sarasota and Venice, Florida.
  • Perform physical examinations of patients; evaluation and treatment of patients with GI related conditions in the hospital and out-patient setting.
  • Four (4) 10-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will include one weekend a month.
  • No call requirements
  • Open to new graduates, will train an enthusiastic team player with a passion for GI.

Requirements:

  • ANCC/AACN or NCCPA Certified with a license to practice in Florida.
  • ACLS/BLS required.
  • Qualified candidate must be flexible and adaptable to change.

Benefit Highlights:

  • Competitive Salary
  • No contract or non-compete clause – candidates sign offer letters only.
  • Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
  • As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity.
  • We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). APPs can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
  • No state tax in Florida.

Please contact Lana Griffin, Provider Recruiter at 941-917-3391 or Lana-Griffin@smh.com for more information about this opportunity.

About First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast’s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Our Board Certified physicians come from some of the most prestigious medical schools and training programs in the nation, and we have earned a reputation of employing some of the community’s best physicians.

 

Hospital Overview

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.

In 2025 Sarasota Memorial Health Care System will continue to invest in transformative projects including construction of the Milman-Kover Outpatient Cancer Pavilion and the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute. We are also breaking ground on two new medical campuses to serve the fast-growing North Port and Wellen Park communities in south Sarasota County.   

About Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, Florida is located on the beautiful West Coast of Florida. Sarasota offers a dazzling spectacle of lifestyle options.  In the Sarasota area, you can enjoy the breathtaking beaches and sunsets, educational museums, operas, ballets, plays, golf tournaments, and boat races. You can join in tennis, pickle ball, water skiing, shell collecting, bird watching, growing exotic tropical plants, university classes, golf, or boating.

Cultural landmarks include the John and Mable Ringling Museum which features the works of Peter Paul Rubens, as well as fine Baroque and Renaissance collections. Sarasota takes center stage as a thriving center of the arts. Professional theatre companies include: Asolo Theatre Company, Florida Studio Theatre, and Players of Sarasota. Sharing the spotlight are the Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Sarasota Opera, the Florida West Coast Symphony and the Venice Symphony. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall provides a full season of touring Broadway productions, ballet, symphonic concerts and performances by a wide variety of musicians.

For the finest shopping and dining, you can check out UTC Mall or enjoy bustling St. Armand’s Circle. Located on one of Sarasota’s beautiful barrier islands, St. Armand’s boasts over 140 upscale shops, boutiques and restaurants. Main Street in downtown Sarasota is always special with its unique specialty shops, cafes and popular nightclubs. https://careers.smh.com/livinghere/  

Facility & Address

  • First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
  • 1700 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota FL 34239

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