Employed Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Sarasota, FL

First Physicians Group is growing our Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery division in the highly desirable area of Sarasota, Florida.  We are seeking an experienced physician with a Fellowship in Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery.

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.
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 6^th year in a row by Newsweek, 2024.
• Forbes’ list of “America’s Best Large Employers” for 2024 and the #1 healthcare employer in Florida in 2023.
• Earned consistent Magnet Nursing Recognition 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.

The practice performs a full spectrum of plastic surgery including general plastics, microvascular, reconstruction, soft-tissue, lesion removal, lifts, cosmetic/aesthetic, breast surgery, free flaps and more. No replantations.

Details:

• High volume, Employed practice with one Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Group is planning to expand to 3 surgeons. 
• Physicians are on staff at one hospital with office located on the campus of the hospital.
• Two Physician Assistants support the physicians in surgery, hospital & clinic.
• SMH has specialized equipment to include the Mitaka microscope and rainbow instruments.
• ER call is limited to 7 days a month (or less). 
• Office is designed with 2 procedure rooms and 4 exams rooms.
• Collaborative working relationships with Breast Surgical Oncology, Cardiac Surgeons, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Neurosurgery, and Ortho Trauma surgeons.

Package:

• Competitive base salary with productivity bonuses.  
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, CME, PTO, 7.5 Holidays, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more. 
• Relocation allowance & commencement bonus are provided.

• 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. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by FPG.
• Florida does not have state income tax

Please contact Joelle Hennesey, Director, Physician & APP Recruitment, at 941-685-4231 or Joelle-Hennesey@smh.com for more information about this opportunity. 

The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute opened in November 2021.   The Oncology Tower is a 170,000 sq ft building that includes 56 private suites for hospitalized cancer patients, nine (9) state of the art operating rooms with a dedicated robotic surgery suite and integrative care services offering patient navigation and family/caregiver support. 

A new Outpatient Cancer Pavilion is under construction and will open in Dec 2025 with additional radiation oncology, surgical oncology and medical oncology capabilities to facilitate effective multidisciplinary care. 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.   

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.

Through nearly a century of change, Sarasota Memorial has evolved into one of the most comprehensive and respected health systems in the nation.  Our flagship award-winning 897-bed Hospital in Sarasota, along with the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion, SMH-Venice hospital, freestanding ERs, many Urgent Cares, and multiple outpatient centers, provides services for 1.7 million patients a year. 

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/