Sarasota's Top Ranked Hospital Seeking OBGYNs (Employed) - Florida

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is looking to employ three (3) OB/GYNs for practice locations in Sarasota and Venice, Florida. We are located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa and 1.5 hours north of Ft. Myers on the West Coast of Florida.

Our OB/GYNs see patients in the clinic setting, provide surgical services in the hospital, and collaborate with our employed OB Hospitalist group who provides 24/7 in-house coverage of the OB ECC and any unassigned expectant mothers.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH), listed among U.S. News’ 50 Best Hospitals for Obstetrics/Gynecology Care for 2023-2024 performed over 4,200 deliveries in 2023. Sarasota Memorial also received level III Maternal Care Verification from the Joint Commission in 2023, in collaboration with the American College of Obstetrics.

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 highest 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

Sarasota Highlights (2 Groups):

• First group includes six (6) OBGYNs and one APRN.
• Second group includes four (4) OBGYNs, 1 GYN Only and an APRN.
• Equitable call in both practices.
• Provides outpatient services in two clinic locations
• Both practices are on staff at one hospital – SMH-Sarasota.
• Mother Baby unit holds 30 beds and Labor & Delivery has 18 spacious suites.
• 8 bed OB-ECC & triage unit. 
• 3 C-section ORs and a 4-bed PACU with the ability to flex beds.
• Level III NICU with 33 private rooms.
• 5 daVinci Xi Robots
• 24/7 Neonatology and Maternal Fetal Medicine physician coverage.
• First Physicians Group employs MFMs, Gyn/Oncs and Breast Surgical Oncologists.
• No OB/GYN Residents at SMH requiring teaching/supervision, but there is an opportunity to teach FSU Medical Students if interested.

SMH-Venice opened in October 2021 and is now doing 35+ deliveries a month. Due to the growth and the needs of the south county community, the hospital added 68 private patient suites to its existing 110 beds, and they are expanding both the Emergency & Surgery Departments. SMH-Venice was designed with the future in mind and plans to more than double in size to 400 beds, 16 surgical suites and a 50-bed ER.

Venice Highlights:

• Join three (3) experienced physicians and an APRN with equitable call.
• On staff at one hospital - SMH-Venice.
• Outpatient clinic is conveniently located in the Medical Office Building attached to the hospital.
• Level 1 nursery, delivering patients 35+ weeks.
• 10 private Birthing Suites
• 2 C-Section ORs and 4 triage beds
• 6 ORs with a daVinci Xi Robot
• MFMs are employed by the group and are available as needed. 

Required Qualifications:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Licensed in Florida and holds a current DEA Certificate
• Graduate of an ACGME accredited OB/GYN program

Benefits Include:

• A 2-year employment contract with a generous salary and bonus potential. Physicians transition to a generous pay model after 2 years. Income potential ranges from the high $300s to $600K once practice is established.
• Comprehensive benefits - health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 5 days/$3500 CME, 4 weeks of PTO to start then max at 5 weeks, and many other perks.
• Relocation assistance and a commencement bonus is provided.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to Sovereign Immunity. No tail coverage needed should you leave the practice.
• We are a not-for-profit entity (501c3). Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG.
• No state tax in Florida.

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

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/