Obstetrics & Gynecology, Practice OBGYN with great partners on the Beautiful Gulf Coast

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is accepting CVs from interested OB/GYNs seeking an 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 a new or experienced physician an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growing group of three physician partners and a Womens Health Nurse Practitioner in a familial work environment for both providers and staff.

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 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 OB/GYN practice is conveniently located.

SMH-Venice is equipped with 10 luxury LDRPs, 2 C-Section ORs, and 4 triage beds. The Level I nursery accepts patients who are 35+ weeks with a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner on call 24/7. SMH-Sarasota, located 17 miles North, is the only hospital in Sarasota County providing a Level III NICU.

Opportunity Highlights:

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• 8 patient-facing sessions (4-clinic days) a week with block OR time.
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• Average 20 patients a day in clinic.
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• Provide Outpatient Obstetrics & Gynecologic Care.
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• Perform C-Sections and Gynecologic surgeries/procedures.
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• Equitable call coverage with ability to deliver and round on your own patients.
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• OB Hospitalist group provides 24/7 coverage for unassigned patients.
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• 24/7 Anesthesia coverage. Group employs 3 OB Fellowship-Trained Anesthesiologists.
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Required Qualifications:

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• MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine.
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• Completion of a certified OBGYN residency program.
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• Active or eligible for Florida medical license.
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• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
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Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.

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• 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.
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• 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report continues to rank Sarasota Memorial among the nations Best Hospitals. In 2025-2026, SMH ranked among the nations 50 Best Hospitals in Obstetrics/Gynecology and top 10% in 20 other medical specialties, procedures and conditions.
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• Worlds Best Hospitals Newsweek ranked SMH among the Worlds Best Hospitals in 2026. SMH has earned a place on the prestigious list every year since the global rankings began in 2019.
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• Top Hospital In 2026, SMH earned a spot on Forbes first-ever list of Top Hospitals in the U.S.
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• 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 organizations twice-annual hospital safety report cards.
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• Magnet Hospital SMH-Sarasota is the only hospital in the region to earn Magnet designation, the nations highest honor for nursing excellence. SMH has maintained the prestigious designation for over 20 years.
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Benefit Highlights:

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• A 2-year employment contract with a generous salary and bonus potential. Physicians transition to a pay model after 2 years.
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• Comprehensive benefits - health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO and many other perks.
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• Relocation assistance and a commencement bonus are provided.
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• 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.
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• We are a not-for-profit entity. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if employed by FPG.
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• Florida does not have a state income tax
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Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter at 941.780.9677 or email at [email protected] for more information about this exceptional opportunity.