Oncology - Surgical Job at First Physicians Group in Sarasota, FL

Job ID: 1409134

Physician Assistant / Associate | Oncology - Surgical Job | Sarasota, FL 34239

Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology PA-C/AGACNP opportunity in Sarasota, Florida!

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group

part of First Physicians Group

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Job Description

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant or surgically experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for the Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology department. Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, world-class beaches, excellent schools, and a wide variety of activities for all ages.

First Physicians Group is Florida’s Gulf Coast leader in primary and specialty care with an impressive 31-year history in the community. With 650+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in 49 different specialties and 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Responsibilities Include:

Working with the GI Oncology team, which includes two surgeons and three Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) providing four 10-hour shifts a week at one hospital.
First and second assisting in the operating room.
Rounding on inpatients, seeing consults and coordinating care of patients in the outpatient clinic.
Weekday/weekend call will be shared equally with other providers (1:4).

Qualifications:

General Surgery, or Surgical Oncology experience is preferred.
Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also have an active license by the State of Florida by the time of hire.
Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has active, relevant and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
APPs are required to maintain appropriate DEA prescription privileges/licensure.
BLS required. ACLS certification preferred.

Highlights of the opportunity:

Competitive salary.
No contract or non-compete clause – candidates sign offer letters only.
Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, CME, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity.
We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). APPs can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
No state tax in Florida.

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

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

SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida – and among fewer than 20 nationwide – to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016.
SMH was ranked #22 out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and #9 in the health care sector.
Recognized in the U.S. News’ 50 “Best Hospitals” list in 2025-2026.

Earned straight “A” Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup’s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the “Exceptional Workplace Award” for engagement in 2025.
Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 7^th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.
Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times 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.