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Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is accepting CVs from interested Urologists seeking a hospitalist opportunity in one of the fastest growing communities on the West Coast of Florida. First Physicians Group, the employed medical group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care system, formed in 1994 continues to be one of the best and strongest providers of primary and specialty care in the region. 

Located in the beach town of Venice, this position offers an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growing group of five physician partners and five Advanced Practice Providers in a familial work environment for both providers and staff.

  Position Highlights:

• 7 on/7 off or 14 on/14 off with night call responsibility Friday through Sunday only.
• Provide hospital coverage at one community hospital.
• Advanced Practice Providers scheduled as first call support 24/7.
• Responsible for hospital-based care of Urology patients; zero clinic responsibilities.
• Consult service only; medicine hospitalists admit from ER.
• Consult volumes average 7-10/day with 3-4 procedures/day.
• Urology is the largest surgical service by case volume in the hospital.
• State-of-the-Art Surgical Equipment.
• Amazing Collaborative Culture: you will be part of the team!

SMH-Venice Hospital opened in December 2021, located on a 65-acre campus and features a 365,000-square-foot, 5 story hospital with 212 private patient suites, a 61-bed (non-trauma) emergency care center, 8 surgical suites to include a daVinci XI Robot.  The adjoining 2 story, 60,000-square-foot Medical Office Building is where the practice is conveniently located.

Built to serve the growing south Sarasota County area and enhance care across the region, SMH – Venice offers a full slate of medical and surgical care – from cardiology, GI, orthopedics and intensive care to surgery and comprehensive labor, delivery, recovery, and post-partum care. Seamlessly integrated with the resources and support of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS), SMH-Venice delivers south county residents more convenient access to the top-ranked medical and surgical treatment that SMHCS is known for.

The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute located 11 miles north on the SMH-Sarasota campus provides a level of personalized care and support found only at the nation’s top cancer centers, whether it’s genetic testing and advanced imaging, innovative surgical tools to remove difficult cancers or access to ground-breaking therapies

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

• Earned “high performer" ratings for lung cancer surgery, colon cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, Urology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery and the treatment of Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma in the U.S. News’ 2025-2026 “Best Hospitals” study.
• SMH received the highest level of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
• 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 2025-2026, 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Urology residency program.
• Active or eligible for a Florida medical license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Urology.
  

Benefits Highlights:

• A 2-year employment contract with a generous salary and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits - health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, and many other perks.
• Relocation assistance and a commencement bonus are provided.
• 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.
• We are a not-for-profit entity. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if employed by FPG.
• Florida does not have a state income tax

Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter at 941.780.9677 or email at Helen-Convery@smh.com for more information about this exceptional opportunity.