Otolaryngology - Neurotology Physician Assistant / Associate Job at First Physicians Group in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a certified Physician Assistant to assist in the care and management of otolaryngology patients specific to neurotology. Practice is part of a larger Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery service with four Otolaryngologists, four practice-based Advanced Practice Providers, two Head & Neck Surgical Oncologists, a Laryngologist, four audiologists and an international recognized expert in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery.

Sarasota offers the rare combination of high acuity medicine and coastal lifestyle centered around the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach. Year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools make it a perfect family friendly community.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Monday – Friday
• Seeing patients in an outpatient setting focusing on neurological disorders of the ear, the facial nerve, and the lateral skull base.
• Patient screening for surgical candidacy.
• Treatment plan and medication management of patients with complex non-surgical conditions.
• Dedicated clinical support staff.
• No ER call or hospital rounding.
• Equitable practice call for general ENT.

Benefit Highlights:

• 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, 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). Physician Assistants can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
• No state-income tax!

Required Qualifications:

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

• 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.
• Top 50 Heart Hospital – SMH-Sarasota was named among the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2026 by Premier/Statista, for demonstrating better survival rates, fewer complications and readmissions, lower costs and higher patient satisfaction.
• 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.
  

  The health system’s First Physicians Group network of physician practices continually draws new providers to the region. The group now has 750 providers in 53 specialties delivering expert care in 74 locations throughout the Suncoast.

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