Family Medicine Opportunities in Sarasota 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 590+ 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: Sarasota and North Port, FL.

Practice Information:

• 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. 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.     

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/