A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a certified Physician Assistant to assist in the care and management of otolaryngology patients specific to neurotology and otology. 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. 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:
Current NCCPA Certification. Active or eligible for licensure by the State of Florida. BLS and ACLS certification. ENT Experience preferred. 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. 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 Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter for more information about this exceptional opportunity. About Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast's largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 700+ 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. Hospital Overview 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. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System continues to invest in transformative projects including construction of the Milman-Kover Outpatient Cancer Pavilion and the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute. We are also breaking ground on two new medical campuses to serve the fast-growing North Port and Wellen Park communities in south Sarasota County. About Sarasota, FL Sarasota, Florida is located on the beautiful West Coast of Florida . Sarasota offers a dazzling spectacle of lifestyle options. In the Sarasota area, you can enjoy the breathtaking beaches and sunsets, educational museums, operas, ballets, plays, golf tournaments, and boat races. You can join in tennis, pickle ball, water skiing, shell collecting, bird watching, growing exotic tropical plants, university classes, golf, or boating. Cultural landmarks include the John and Mable Ringling Museum which features the works of Peter Paul Rubens, as well as fine Baroque and Renaissance collections. Sarasota takes center stage as a thriving center of the arts.
Professional theatre companies include:
Asolo Theatre Company, Florida Studio Theatre, and Players of Sarasota. Sharing the spotlight are the Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Sarasota Opera, the Florida West Coast Symphony and the Venice Symphony. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall provides a full season of touring Broadway productions, ballet, symphonic concerts and performances by a wide variety of musicians. For the finest shopping and dining, you can check out UTC Mall or enjoy St. Armand's Circle. Located on one of Sarasota's beautiful barrier islands, St. Armand's boasts over 140 upscale shops, boutiques and restaurants. Main Street in downtown Sarasota is always special with its unique specialty shops, cafes, farmer's market and popular nightclubs.
