Head and Neck Surgical Physician Assistant
Head and Neck Surgical Physician Assistant
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First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS)is seeking to employ aPhysician 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.
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. The Oncology Tower is a 170000 sq ft building that includes 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 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:
- CMS 5-Star rated hospital for overall quality. The only hospital in Florida and one of just 17 hospitals in the U.S. to earn the five-star rating in every reporting period since the programs inception in 2016.
- Earned straight A Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
- Recognized in S. News 50 Best Hospitals list in 2024-2025.
- Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallups award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the Exceptional Workplace Award for engagement in 2025.
- Named among the Worlds Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek 2025.
- SMH ranked #1 in Florida and #25 nationally in Money magazines 2025 Best Hospitals
- Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five timesfrom 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.
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.
- No call no weekends.
- Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.
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 tosovereign 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!
Please contact Helen Convery Provider Recruiter at 941.780.9677 or email atfor more informationabout this exceptional opportunity.
First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coasts largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 600 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Our Board-Certified physicians come from some of the most prestigious medical schools and training programs in the nation and we have earned a reputation of employing some of the communitys best physicians.
*The Physician Assistant (PA) reflects the mission vision and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PA III typically works in a multidisciplinary setting including first assist procedures (chest tube line placement etc) multiple inpatient units managing patient care which includes critical care trauma and surgery. A PA is a graduate with a masters 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).
Required Qualifications
- Require current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Require bachelor degree from accredited physician assistant training program.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Mandatory Education
BD: Bachelor Degree
Preferred Education
M D: Masters Degree
Required License and Certs
PA: Physician Assistant
Preferred License and Certs
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support
Employment Type
Full-Time
