Physician Assistant - Head & Neck Oncology | Sarasota Memorial

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ a Physician Assistant to join a rapidly growing Head & Neck Oncology Program. Conveniently located on Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Sarasota, the hired Physician Assistant will join an additional PA and two Surgeons.

Position Highlights :

Full time, 40-hours / week Responsibilities in OR, clinic, and rounding in SMH-Sarasota. First Assist in OR - free flaps, robotics, inspire, cosmetic facial plastics. In clinic, seeing post-operative patients with future plan to manage survivorship clinic. 1:4 weekend rounding responsibilities. Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. SMH - Sarasota, an 897-bed hospital, is the only hospital in Sarasota County providing Level II Trauma, Level III NICU, pediatric services and behavioral health for people of all ages. Located on the Sarasota campus is The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, opened in 2021 provides 56 private suites for hospitalized cancer patients, nine (9) state of the art operating rooms with a dedicated robotic surgery suite and integrative care services offering patient navigation and family/caregiver support. A new Outpatient Cancer Pavilion is under construction and will open in June 2026 with additional radiation oncology, surgical and medical oncology capabilities to facilitate effective multidisciplinary care. Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation. SMH-Sarasota has been recognized with a 5-star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) 10 years in a row! We are the only hospital in Florida - and among fewer than 20 nationwide - to receive continuous 5-star ratings since CMS began the ranking program in 2016. Recognized in the U.S. News' 50 "Best Hospitals" list in 2025-2026 . Earned straight "A" Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016 . Named among the World's Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025 . Highest level of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) 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. SMH has been named one of Becker's Hospital Review's "Great Hospitals in America" for 2025. The national honor spotlights 100 hospitals that stand out for their exceptional clinical performance, unwavering focus on patient safety, and dedication to innovation, research and education.

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! 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. Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter at 941.780.9677 or email at Helen-Convery@smh.com for more information about this exceptional opportunity. Contact Information Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter at 941.780.9677 or email at Helen-Convery@smh.com for more information about this exceptional opportunity.