Neurology Outpatient APP - Venice, Florida

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our neurology group providing outpatient care in our Venice location. The neurology service line currently includes 7 APPs and 13 physicians practicing general, vascular neuroendovascular, neurophysiology, and epilepsy.

Sarasota County is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida nestled between Tampa and Ft. Myers. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, excellent schools, and a wide variety of activities to please all ages.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, Monday – Friday
• Responsible for seeing hospital follow-ups, established patients, ER Follow-ups
• Beautiful, new office space adjacent to Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice
• 15 patients/day
• Responsible for EHR task management for self as well as physician colleagues
• No nights, no call

Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Venice opened in 2021, built and designed to serve the growing south Sarasota County area.  SMH – Venice offers a full slate of medical and surgical care – from cardiology, GI, orthopedics and intensive care to surgery and comprehensive labor, delivery, recovery, and post-partum care. Currently licensed for 178 private patient suites, a 28-bed emergency care center, and 8 surgical suites, construction continues into 2024 to add 34 additional private rooms as well as expansion of the ER to 61 rooms, with additional space created to add 8 more surgical suites.  Seamlessly integrated with the resources and support of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, SMH-Venice delivers south county residents more convenient access to the top-ranked medical and surgical treatment that SMHCS is known for.

Requirements: 

• NCCPA or NP certification
• Active or eligible for Florida license
• BLS required, ACLS certification preferred
• Neurology experience as APP preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

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.

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

Training to take place at Waldemere Medical Plaza office in Sarasota.