Physician - Neurology

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has opened a brand new 7,400 Sq. Ft office with 10 exam and 2 EMG rooms in Venice, FL, and we are hiring multiple General and Sub-Specialty Neurologists to join our team. All neurologists, including Fellowship-trained in Neuromuscular, Behavioral, and Movement Disorders, are encouraged to apply. Physicians may have office space in one or more of our Sarasota and Venice locations.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join 13 highly trained sub-specialty and general neurologists in a collegial practice environment.
• Inpatient/Outpatient or Outpatient only positions are available.
• Group has 6 PAs/APRNs providing coverage in the clinic and hospital settings.
• Neurohospitalist coverage is provided at both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice.
• Outpatient services are available in three clinic locations in Sarasota and Venice.
• Hospital has separate Neurology and Stroke inpatient service lines.
• Tele-stroke coverage is provided by an outside contracted group for nights and weekends for both hospitals.
• Large referral base from the employed physicians in First Physicians Group and from community providers.
• Neurosurgery support for Deep Brain Stimulation treatment.
• Teaching affiliation with Florida State University is available if interested.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive salary with productivity bonuses, quality metric incentives and a full array of benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and much more.
• Relocation allowance and a Commencement bonus is 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 Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group.
• No State income tax in Florida.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a leading provider in Southwest Florida, serving over 1 million patients annually. Its 897-bed flagship, SMH-Sarasota, is nationally recognized for excellence in acute care and is the countys only Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional stroke designations include Primary Stroke Center at SMH-Venice and Acute Stroke Ready at the North Port ER.

Awards & Recognition:

• U.S. News 2024-2025: Named one of Americas 50 Best Hospitals; High Performer in Neurology & Neurosurgery

• CMS 5-Star Hospital: One of just 17 in the U.S. to earn every 5-star rating since 2016

• Leapfrog: Straight As in Patient Safety since 2016

• Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award 2025: One of only 62 organizations globally

• Newsweek 2025: Among the Worlds Best Hospitals for the 7th consecutive year

• Money Magazine 2025: Ranked #1 in Florida and #25 in the U.S.

• Magnet Nursing Recognition: Earned 5 times since 2003; only Magnet-designated hospital in the region for 20+ years