7/7 Urology Hospitalist Opportunity in Sarasota, Florida

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is looking to employ a BE/BC General Urology Hospitalist providing inpatient support to complement our employed Urology Practice.

Sarasota has been identified as one of the best places in the country to live, work and raise a family.  Located on Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast, Sarasota County is famous worldwide for white-sand beaches, great restaurants, outdoor recreation, land and water sports, museums, theater and much more. 

The group currently consists of two Endourology fellowship trained Urologists with a focus on Urologic, Laparoscopy, and Robotic Surgery as well as a general Urologist, five Advanced Practice Providers along with a dedicated team of clinical and support staff.

Position Highlights:

• 7 on/7 off providing 24hr coverage.
• Provide ½ day post-op clinic once / week.
• Advanced Practice Provider support from 7 AM – 5 PM, 7-days / week.
• APP 1^st call Friday – Sunday.
• Coverage at one hospital.
• Responsible for ER call coverage, consults & rounding, and emergency surgeries.
• Consult volumes average 10-15/day with 2-3 procedures/day.
• Equitable holiday coverage.
• 34 ORs featuring 3 Cysto rooms plus outpatient surgery center
• State-of-the-Art Equipment; Stainless steel wall systems
• Six daVinci robots - Xi technology with integrated tables
• Employed position with a stable practice that has a 26-year history in the community
• Board Certified preferred, but we will consider Board Eligible if within 3 years of completed training.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in Sarasota County providing Level II Trauma, Level III NICU, pediatric services and behavioral health for people of all ages. 

The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute provides a level of personalized care and support found only at the nation’s top cancer centers, whether it’s genetic testing and advanced imaging, innovative surgical tools to remove difficult cancers or access to ground-breaking therapies. 

• SMH earned “high performer" ratings for lung cancer surgery, colon cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, Urology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery and the treatment of Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma in the U.S. News’ 2023-2024 “Best Hospitals” study.
• Highest level of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).

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

• SMH is a CMS 5-Star rated hospitalin Florida for its overall quality.  The only hospital in Florida and one of just 26 across the nation to maintain this top rating since 2016.
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek for 2024
• Earned its fourth consecutive Magnet Nursing Recognitionfor nursing excellence and high-quality patient care.  SMH-Sarasota is one of just 1% of U.S. hospitals to earn the designation FIVE times.
• Earned straight “A” Grades for Patient Safetyfrom Leapfrog since 2016
• One of just 41 organizations worldwide to earn Gallup's Exceptional Workplace Award for 2022.

Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive salary with benefits to include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, and much more.
• Relocation assistance and a commencement bonus will be offered.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to Sovereign Immunity.
• We are a not-for-profit Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to Sovereign Immunity.

Please contact Helen Convery, CPRP at 941.780.9677 or Helen-Convery@smh.com to learn more about this opportunity.

First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast’s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 590+ 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.

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.   

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/