Anesthesiologist

Job Summary

First Physicians Group is seeking three (3) Anesthesiologists to join their team at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS). We are the employed physician group of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and we acquired the Anesthesiology practice in April 2023. This team is built upon leadership's vision to be the BEST provider of care along with the best place to work and practice medicine. 

Sarasota Memorial has a history of quality care delivery: 

• 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 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 U.S. News' 50 "Best Hospitals" list in 2024-2025.
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 6th 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 Memorial is the largest health system in the region with 839 beds, a Level II Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a 60-bed Rehab Pavilion, and a 56-bed Cancer Institute. We also have a 178-bed hospital in Venice, FL. 

Highlights of the Opportunity: 

• We are looking for one General Anesthesiologist and physicians who are Fellowship-Trained in Pediatrics & Acute Pain.
• A full-time anesthesiologist is expected to cover 210 shifts annually, with additional pay for extra shifts.
• Diverse mix of cases including Cardiac, Endo, General Surgery, Neuro, OB, Oncology, Ortho, Robotics, Spine, Vascular, and Level II Trauma.
• Staffing model planned is 40 Anesthesiologists, and 100 CRNAs covering 65 sites including Cath Lab, IR, Endo, ECT. 
• Average anesthesia volume is 55,000 cases annually.
• Physicians will have oversight of CRNAs. Ratio of Physicians to CRNAs is 1:4. 

Additional Information: 

• Top of market compensation package based on years of experience.
• W2 position with a Health Care System that has an unparalleled history of quality care delivery.
• Commencement Bonus and Relocation assistance will be offered. 
• Premium pay calculation if clinician works past scheduled shift. Premium calculation also applies if clinician opts to pick-up extra shifts. 
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, Long-term/short-term disability, 9 weeks PTO, 5 days for CME and 403(b). 
• Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group are not-for-profit organizations 501(c)(3). Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity. No tail coverage is needed should you leave the practice.
• No State Tax in Florida. 

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree.
• Eligible for a Florida medical license and ACLS certification.
• BE/BC
• Fellowship trained preferred.