Otolaryngologist (Hospital-Employed) - Sarasota, Florida
Job Description
Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ an Otolaryngologist for Sarasota/Venice. We are conveniently located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa and 1.5 hours north of Ft. Myers on the West Coast of Florida. Sarasota County is a growing community with excellent schools, beautiful beaches and activities for people of all ages.
\nNew physician will join an exemplary team of four Otolaryngologists, two Head & Neck Surgical Oncologists, one Laryngologist, four Audiologists and an internationally recognized expert in Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery. The group also employs APPs and a dedicated team of Clinical and Administrative staff to support our 3 office locations - Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch.
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We are hiring a General Otolaryngologists to treat adult patients. An interest in pediatrics is preferred but not required.
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Full-time position M-F with equitable call sharing amongst employed physicians for practice coverage. ER call is shared amongst employed and community physicians.
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Anticipated volume is 25+ patients a day in the clinic once fully ramped up.
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Required Qualifications:
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MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine
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Board Eligible or Board Certified
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Qualified candidates must have an active and unrestricted license in Florida.
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Experience preferred but not required
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Additional Information:
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Dedicated APPs for management of outpatient clinic, inpatient coverage and surgical assistance.
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6 daVinci Xi Robots and one Single Port daVinci at SMH-Sarasota campus. One daVinci Xi at SMH-Venice.
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34 operating rooms at SMH-Sarasota (including 9 of them in the Cancer Institute) .
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Anesthesiology group is employed by First Physicians Group, and we have Fellowship-Trained Pediatric Anesthesiologists on staff.
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Opportunity is available to teach Medical Students from Florida State University if desired.
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Benefits Include:
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A 3-year employment contract with a generous guaranteed base salary, a wRVU productivity bonus and quality metric incentive bonus.
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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 coverage needed should you leave the practice.
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We are a not-for-profit organization - 501(c)(3). Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG.
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No state tax in Florida
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Please contact Joelle Hennesey, Director of Physician & APP Recruitment, at 941-685-4231 or [email protected] to learn more about this opportunity.
\n\nSarasota 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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First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast's largest primary and specialty care groups. The group employs 750+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 50+ specialties in 72 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 32 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
