Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Laryngologist on the Florida Gulf Coast

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Laryngologist. This is an excellent opportunity to build and expand a comprehensive voice, airway, and swallowing program in a collaborative, well-established practice within an expanding Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Section. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in office-based procedures, complex airway management and comprehensive care of professional voice users.

Sarasota offers the rare combination of high acuity medicine and coastal lifestyle centered around the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach. Downtown Sarasota is home to a strong arts and culture scene including its own opera house, ballet, and theatre district. Year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools make it a perfect family friendly community. It is a region with a growing, affluent population and strong demand for specialty voice, swallowing and airway care.

Opportunity Highlights:

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  Established referral base with strong community presence and regional draw

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  Dedicated Voice, Airway and Swallowing center

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  Access to state-of-the-art equipment and in office procedure room including videostroboscopy and in-office laryngeal procedural equipment including EMG, injections, etc

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  Multidisciplinary collaboration and clinic support with Speech-Language Pathology

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  Dedicated clinical support staff

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  Dedicated procedure days built into weekly schedule

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  OR block time with an experienced airway team

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Responsibilities:

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  Diagnose and manage disorders of the larynx, voice, airway, and swallowing

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  Perform office-based laryngeal procedures and operative interventions

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  Collaborate with speech-language pathologists and other specialists

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  Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice development

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  Participate in shared call coverage (ENT-general call structure)

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Benefit Highlights:

* Position includes a base salary with productivity bonuses, quality metric incentives and a full array of benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and much more

* Relocation allowance and a Commencement bonus are provided

* As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity. No tail coverage is needed should you leave this position

* 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

* No State income tax in Florida

Required Qualifications:

* MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine.

Board Certified or Board Eligible.

* Fellowship training in Laryngology (preferred but not required)

* Active or eligible for Florida medical license.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* Commitment to patient-centered care.

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 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.

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  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.

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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 organization's 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 nation's highest honor for nursing excellence. SMH has maintained the prestigious designation for over 20 years.

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Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast's largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 750+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 53 specialties in 74 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 31 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter at 941.780.9677 or email at [email protected] for more information about this exceptional opportunity.