Experienced ENT Advanced Practice Opportunity in Sarasota, Florida - First Physicians Group

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is the premier medical group in Sarasota County dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. We are seeing a skilled Physician Assistant or Adult-Gerontologic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with ENT experience to join our dynamic team.

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 Worlds 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.

Responsibilities:

You will be an integral part of our Otolaryngology patient care team, providing comprehensive assessments and management for a variety of ENT conditions on the consult service for Sarasota Memorial Hospital as well as providing clinic and OR support for two laryngologists.

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations and consultations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Assist laryngologists in performing diagnostic procedures and surgical interventions to include thyroplastsy, vocal cord injections, treatment of neurologic disorders of the larynx
• Manage patient follow-ups, including post-operative care and assessment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, documenting patient progress and outcomes

Procedures to include:

• Laryngoscopy
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Management of airway issues to include tracheotomies
• Thyroplasty

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• 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!

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

941.780.9677 | Helen-Convery@smh.com