Hospitalist Physician

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Nocturnist to join our employed Medical Hospitalist Group . We are located on the West Coast of Florida in the highly desirable city of Sarasota . The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, nationally recognized beaches, excellent schools and a wide variety of activities for all ages.

The Medical Hospitalist group comprised of 90+ Physicians & APPs are known for their excellent teamwork and fun working environment.

Highlights of the position include:

• Shifts are 7 P.M. - 7 A.M. and Nocturnists work 179 shifts per year (flexible schedule).
• Nocturnists are supported by Advanced Practice Providers who handle floor calls under their supervision. Physician covers admissions and urgent consults averaging nine (9) patient encounters per shift. Patient encounters may increase with seasonal fluctuations.
• ICUs are covered by Intensivist. No procedures.
• Hospital has Rapid Response Team to run codes.
• 2+ years of experience preferred as a Medical Hospitalist.
• Physicians must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Competitive salary plus a bonus for achieving productivity and quality metrics.
• Full array of benefits CME, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
• Relocation Allowance will be provided.
• Licensed in the State of Florida is required but we will accept CVs from physicians interested in applying for a FL license.
• We are a not-for-profit organization - 501(c)(3) , Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by FPG.
• 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.
• Florida does not have a state income tax.

Please contact Lana Griffin, Provider Recruiter at or for more information about this opportunity.

First Physicians Group is Florida's Gulf Coast leader in primary and specialty care with an impressive 32-year history in the community. With 750+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in 53 different specialties and 74 practice locations , it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Hospital .

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida s greatest breadth and depth of care , with about 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, 11,000 employees and 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County s largest employer , the community-owned health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice , freestanding ERs in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, a rehabilitation hospital, behavioral health hospital, skilled nursing facility and comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices. Founded in 1925, SMH s flagship Sarasota hospital is the only Florida hospital to earn a perfect 5-Star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services every year since the federal rating program began in 2016.