Urologist Job at First Physicians Group in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is accepting CVs from interested Urologists seeking a PRN Hospitalist opportunity in one of the fastest growing communities on the West Coast of Florida. This is a direct contract position with the employed medical group seeking coverage in the hospital for two weeks out of the month.

Located in the beach town of Venice, FL, this position offers an excellent opportunity, not only to enjoy the sun and sand for the winter months but also working with 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 12-hour shifts Mon-Thur 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; no clinic responsibilities.
• Consult service only; Medical 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!

Required Qualifications:

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive shift rate.
• Per Diem position requires W-2 employment status. No 1099s.
• Employed physicians of a public, State of Florida organization are entitled to sovereign immunity as their malpractice coverage. No tail insurance is required once you leave the 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.
• Sunshine and warm weather during the winter months!

Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter  for more information about this exceptional opportunity.

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.

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

• 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.
• Venice Hospital earned straight “A” Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog on its first eligible report card in Spring 2024.
• Forbes Best Employer for Women - SMH was listed among the top 3% of “America’s Best Employers for Women 2025” in a special report from Forbes/Statista. SMH was ranked #22 out of 700 companies featured in Forbes and #9 in the healthcare sector.