Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Job at First Physicians Group in Sarasota, FL

1. Facilitate the development and implementation of standardized practices and clinical pathways for our behavioral patient populations.
2. Develop care protocols that include the latest brain imaging techniques, testing for dementia bio markers, genetic risk factors, and disease monitoring therapies.
3. Assist with strategic and clinical growth of the behavioral neurology program in coordination with SMH support services.
4. Engage community outreach and education efforts.

1. Join 13 highly trained, general neurology and sub-specialty colleagues
2. Established Parkinson’s and MDA/ALS multi-disciplinary clinics
3. Large referral base through FPG and community primary care providers
4. Customized and dedicated rehabilitation to include PWR! Moves, LSVT Loud, and LSVT Big
5. Teaching affiliation with Florida State University

1. SMH-Sarasota is Sarasota County's only state-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. SMH-Venice has earned Primary Stroke Center specialty designation, while Sarasota Memorial’s freestanding ER in North Port is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Center. All three facilities follow the same emergency care protocols to diagnose and stabilize patients experiencing stroke emergencies.
2. “High performer” recognition on U.S. News’ “Best Hospitals” report for neurology and neurosurgery.
3. U.S. News’ 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services 2023-2024.
4. CMS 5-Star rated hospital for overall quality. The only hospital in Florida and one of just 33 across the nation to maintain this top rating since 2016.
5. Earned straight “A” Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016
6. Recognized in U.S. News’ 50 "Best Hospitals" list in 2024-2025.
7. Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 6th year in a row by Newsweek, 2024.
8. Forbes’ list of “America’s Best Large Employers” for 2024 and the No. 1 healthcare employer in Florida in 2023.
9. 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.
   

1. 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.
2. Relocation allowance and commencement bonus provided.
3. As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.
4. Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group are not-for-profit organizations. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group.
5. No State income tax in Florida.

First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast’s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Our Board-Certified physicians come from some of the most prestigious medical schools and training programs in the nation, and we have earned a reputation of employing some of the community’s best physicians.