Advanced Practice Provider - Laryngology and ENT

Advanced Practice Provider opportunity working in Laryngology and ENT

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is recruiting a full-time Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner working in an Otolaryngology Practice.  We are located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa and 1.5 hours north of Fort. Myers on the West Coast of Florida.

Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its quality care delivery.

• CMS 5-Star rated hospital for overall quality.  The only hospital in Florida and one of just 33 across the nation to maintain this top rating since 2016.
• Earned continuous straight “A” Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 5^th year in a row in 2024 by Newsweek.
• Forbes’ Best-in-State Survey, SMH ranked #4 overall and #1 among all healthcare employers in Florida.
• Earned consistent Magnet Nursing Recognition 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.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
• Assisting two Laryngologists seeing primarily pre/post operative patients
• Assist with in-office procedures
• ENT consult service at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
• First assist in OR
• Equitable practice call

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• No contract or non-compete clause, candidates sign offer letters only
• Comprehensive benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, Continuing education, and many other perks
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity
• We are a not-for-profit entity - 501(c)(3). Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by FPG
• No State Tax!

Requirements:

• Graduate from accredited APRN or PA program
• Certification in professional specialty
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Florida
• BLS and ACLS
• Experience in ENT as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred

Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter, for more information about this opportunity.

941.780.9677 | Helen-Convery@smh.com 

First Physicians Group is Florida’s Gulf Coast leader in primary and specialty care with an impressive 30 -year history in the community.  With 590+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in 49 different specialties and 70 practice locations, it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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 II typically work in a set acute care setting managing patient care which can include critical care, OB/GYN, Oncology, and Pediatrics. 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).

- Require bachelor degree from accredited physician assistant training program.
- Require current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

- 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.

M D: Masters Degree

PA: Physician Assistant

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support