Critical Care/Trauma Physician Assistant

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join their Acute Care Surgery team consisting of surgical ICU, trauma, and emergency general surgery.

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.

Position Highlight:

• Join seven (7) Trauma/General/Surgical Critical Care Surgeons and 20 Advanced Practice Providers.
• SMH is a Level II Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the only hospital providing trauma care services in Sarasota County.
• FDOH Designation Trauma Center since 2016 and re-designated in 2023 with no deficiencies .
• Over 175,000 emergency visits and 2800 Trauma Activations annually

Responsibilities include:

• 13 shifts a month working the night shift 6:00 P.M. 6:00 A.M. Must be flexible and willing to work occasional weekends and holidays.
• Trauma response in the Emergency Department, rounding in Surgical Trauma ICU and hospital floors.
• PA-C will see patients in the general surgery and trauma acute care outpatient clinic and provide Surgical First Assist in the operating room for both elective, acute care, and traumatic surgical cases.
• Ability to perform procedures including, but not limited to, placement and removal of chest tubes, arterial lines, and central venous catheters.

Requirements:

• Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also have an active license by the State of Florida by the time of hire.
• Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has active, relevant and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
• Board Certified Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner , who has active, relevant, and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 1,000 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
• ACLS/BLS required. ATLS is preferred and can be obtained at Sarasota Memorial Hospital if not currently certified.
• Minimum of two (2) years Critical Care APP experience.
• Qualified candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to work within a team.

Highlights of the opportunity:

• Competitive Salary and night shift differential.
• 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, Physician Assistants are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). Physician Assistants 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 or for more information about this opportunity.

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is a leading provider of primary and specialty care along Florida s Gulf Coast , with more than 32 years of service to the community. With 750+ providers across 53 specialties and 74 locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, First Physicians Group delivers high-quality, comprehensive care close to home.

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

• CMS 5-Star Rating SMH-Sarasota is the only hospital in Florida to earn the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services highest rating every year since the star ratings began in 2016. SMH-Venice also achieved a five-star rating in 2026.
• 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report continues to rank Sarasota Memorial among the nation s Best Hospitals. In , SMH ranked among the nation s 50 Best Hospitals in Obstetrics/Gynecology and top 10% in 20 other medical specialties, procedures and conditions.
• World s Best Hospitals Newsweek ranked SMH among the World s Best Hospitals in 2026. SMH has earned a place on the prestigious list every year since the global rankings began in 2019.
• Top Hospital In 2026, SMH earned a spot on Forbes first-ever list of Top Hospitals in the U.S.
• A for Patient Safety Both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice are Straight A hospitals, the highest designation given by the Leapfrog Group for hospitals receiving consistently high marks in the organization s twice-annual hospital safety report cards.
• Top 50 Heart Hospital SMH-Sarasota was named among the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2026 by Premier/Statista, for demonstrating better survival rates, fewer complications and readmissions, lower costs and higher patient satisfaction.
• Magnet Hospital SMH-Sarasota is the only hospital in the region to earn Magnet designation, the nation s highest honor for nursing excellence. SMH has maintained the prestigious designation for over 20 years.

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