Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Physician Assistant / Emergency Medicine / Florida / Locum Tenens / Physician As
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Sarasota, Florida, United States
Job Summary:
Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group
is seeking a
Certified Physician Assistant
for a busy Orthopedic Trauma group that provides expert surgical and non-surgical care for patients with traumatic extremity and pelvis injuries. Outside of the work performed for the general Trauma Program, the Orthopedic Trauma Service is also directly available for consultation by the Emergency Department, Primary Care Physicians, and by other Orthopedic Surgeons.
A successful candidate will be a team-player, collegial and collaborative, energetic, flexible, and have a desire for continued learning.
Sarasota Memorial
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.
Earned straight
?A? Grades for Patient Safety
from Leapfrog since 2016 .
Recognized in
S. News
? 50 "Best Hospitals"
list in 2024-2025.
Sarasota Memorial is a
4-time winner of Gallup?s award
and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the
?Exceptional Workplace Award?
for engagement in 2025.
Named among the
World?s Best Hospitals for a 7
th
year in a row
by Newsweek, 2025 .
SMH ranked #1 in Florida and #25 nationally in Money magazine?s
2025 ?Best Hospitals ?
Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times
from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.
Responsibilities:
Consults
Hospital rounds ? one hospital only!
Clinic - basic post-op care
Surgical assist
Call 1:4 with weekend rounding
Requirements: Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also have an
active license
by the State of Florida by the time of hire.
Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
who has active, relevant and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
Orthopedic Training
2 years? experience in Orthopedics preferred
Trauma experience preferred but not required
BLS required, ACLS certification preferred
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Report to Attending Physician
Must be flexible with scheduling
Highlights of the opportunity
: 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, Physician Assistants 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 tax in Florida.
Please contact
Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter,
either by phone (941.780.9677) or email (Helen-Convery@smh.com) for more information about this opportunity.
First Physicians Group
is one of the Gulf Coast?s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
Founded in 1925,
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida?s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County?s largest employer, the health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, a freestanding ER in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, and a comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices that stretch from Manatee County to North Port. As the region's only public health system and not-for-profit health care provider, SMH serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured in Sarasota County.
'The Physician Assistant (PA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization?s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PA III typically works in a multidisciplinary setting including first assist, procedures (chest tube, line placement, etc), multiple inpatient units managing patient care which includes critical care, trauma, and surgery. A PA is a graduate with a master?s degree or certificate from an accredited physician assistant program at an accredited school or college. The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The PA is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to perform medical services delegated by the supervising physician(s).' Required Qualifications: Require current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Require bachelor degree from accredited physician assistant training program.
Preferred Qualifications: Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively. Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills. Prefer ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting. Prefer demonstrated clinical competency skills. Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing. Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing. Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills. Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations. Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs.
Mandatory Education:
BD: Bachelor Degree
Preferred Education:
M D: Masters Degree
Required License and Certs:
PA: Physician Assistant
Preferred License and Certs:
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support
Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group
is seeking a
Certified Physician Assistant
for a busy Orthopedic Trauma group that provides expert surgical and non-surgical care for patients with traumatic extremity and pelvis injuries. Outside of the work performed for the general Trauma Program, the Orthopedic Trauma Service is also directly available for consultation by the Emergency Department, Primary Care Physicians, and by other Orthopedic Surgeons.
A successful candidate will be a team-player, collegial and collaborative, energetic, flexible, and have a desire for continued learning.
Sarasota Memorial
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.
Earned straight
?A? Grades for Patient Safety
from Leapfrog since 2016 .
Recognized in
S. News
? 50 "Best Hospitals"
list in 2024-2025.
Sarasota Memorial is a
4-time winner of Gallup?s award
and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the
?Exceptional Workplace Award?
for engagement in 2025.
Named among the
World?s Best Hospitals for a 7
th
year in a row
by Newsweek, 2025 .
SMH ranked #1 in Florida and #25 nationally in Money magazine?s
2025 ?Best Hospitals ?
Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times
from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.
Responsibilities:
Consults
Hospital rounds ? one hospital only!
Clinic - basic post-op care
Surgical assist
Call 1:4 with weekend rounding
Requirements: Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also have an
active license
by the State of Florida by the time of hire.
Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
who has active, relevant and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
Orthopedic Training
2 years? experience in Orthopedics preferred
Trauma experience preferred but not required
BLS required, ACLS certification preferred
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Report to Attending Physician
Must be flexible with scheduling
Highlights of the opportunity
: 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, Physician Assistants 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 tax in Florida.
Please contact
Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter,
either by phone (941.780.9677) or email (Helen-Convery@smh.com) for more information about this opportunity.
First Physicians Group
is one of the Gulf Coast?s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
Founded in 1925,
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida?s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County?s largest employer, the health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, a freestanding ER in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, and a comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices that stretch from Manatee County to North Port. As the region's only public health system and not-for-profit health care provider, SMH serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured in Sarasota County.
'The Physician Assistant (PA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization?s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PA III typically works in a multidisciplinary setting including first assist, procedures (chest tube, line placement, etc), multiple inpatient units managing patient care which includes critical care, trauma, and surgery. A PA is a graduate with a master?s degree or certificate from an accredited physician assistant program at an accredited school or college. The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The PA is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to perform medical services delegated by the supervising physician(s).' Required Qualifications: Require current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Require bachelor degree from accredited physician assistant training program.
Preferred Qualifications: Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively. Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills. Prefer ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting. Prefer demonstrated clinical competency skills. Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing. Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing. Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills. Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations. Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs.
Mandatory Education:
BD: Bachelor Degree
Preferred Education:
M D: Masters Degree
Required License and Certs:
PA: Physician Assistant
Preferred License and Certs:
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support