Gastroenterologists - Hospital Employed - Highly Desirable West Coast of Florida

Job Overview Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is hiring Gastroenterologists to join their growing employed physician group in Venice and North Port, Florida . We are looking for Fellowship-Trained physicians in General GI and Interventional Endoscopy to join our team. The Gastroenterology practice was developed in 2020 and has expanded to 13 Board-Certified Gastroenterologists and 15 Advanced Practice Providers along with a dedicated team of clinical and administrative staff at each location. The group currently has two practice locations in Sarasota and Venice, and the Sarasota location includes a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center and an outpatient clinic. The Venice office is located in the Medical Office Building on the campus of SMH-Venice hospital, and we are opening a $12 million Endoscopy and Digestive Health Outpatient Center in January 2028 . The new 17,000 sq. ft endoscopy center will include 24 exam rooms, four (4) procedural suites and pre-and post procedural spaces with the latest endoscopic technology. Additionally, we will be opening a new 100+ bed acute-care hospital in North Port in 2028 with the ability to quickly grow to 200+ beds. The size and diversity of each campus, as well as tremendous inpatient and outpatient volume, offers opportunity for recruitment of Gastroenterologists of all skill sets and interests. The Gastroenterology Division is comprised of an Interventional Endoscopy Section as well as a section of General Gastroenterology and presents an opportunity for academic affiliation and/or appointment from Florida State University College of Medicine . Highlights of the positions Opportunity for dedicated inpatient , outpatient or hybrid employment positions. High volume and efficiently run inpatient and outpatient endoscopy units. State-of-the-art equipment and generous budget for fostering new technologies and equipment. Procedures currently performed by group include: EGD, Colonoscopy, Diagnostic and Interventional EUS and ERCP, Balloon Enteroscopy, Endoscopic Resection, Ablation of Barrett Esophagus, Trans-oral Incisionless Fundoplication, Capsule Endoscopy, FibroScan and High Resolution Esophageal and Rectal Manometry. Academic appointment and education of Florida State University Medical Students and Sarasota Memorial Hospital IM and ER Residents is available if interested in teaching. Through the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute , we offer state-of-the-art simulation labs, hands‑on training programs, medical research and clinical studies. Additional Information This position includes a highly competitive base salary with wRVU productivity bonuses , quality metric incentive bonus and a full array of benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and much more. Relocation allowance and a Commencement bonus will be provided. As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity . Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group are not‑for‑profit, 501(c)(3) organizations . Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group. No State income tax in Florida. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information. About the Group Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast’s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 700+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 50+ specialties in 72 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 32 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Board certification in Gastroenterology Eligibility for medical licensure in Florida Strong work ethic and commitment to clinical excellence Excellent communication and interpersonal skills #J-18808-Ljbffr American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy