Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is hiring Gastroenterologists to join their growing employed physician group in Venice and North Port, Florida. We are looking for Fellowship-Trained physicians in General GI and Interventional Endoscopy to join our team. 

The Gastroenterology practice was developed in 2020 and has expanded to 13 Board-Certified Gastroenterologists and 15 Advanced Practice Providers along with a dedicated team of clinical and administrative staff at each location.

The group currently has two practice locations in Sarasota and Venice, and the Sarasota location includes a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center and an outpatient clinic. The Venice office is located in the Medical Office Building on the campus of SMH-Venice hospital, and we are opening a $12 million Endoscopy and Digestive Health Outpatient Center in January 2028. The new 17,000 sq. ft endoscopy center will include 24 exam rooms, four (4) procedural suites and pre-and post procedural spaces with the latest endoscopic technology.

Additionally, we will be opening a new 100+ bed acute-care hospital in North Port in 2028 with the ability to quickly grow to 200+ beds.

The size and diversity of each campus, as well as tremendous inpatient and outpatient volume, offers opportunity for recruitment of Gastroenterologists of all skill sets and interests.  The Gastroenterology Division is comprised of an Interventional Endoscopy Section as well as a section of General Gastroenterology and presents an opportunity for academic affiliation and/or appointment from Florida State University College of Medicine. 

Highlights of the positions:

• Opportunity for dedicated inpatient, outpatient or hybrid employment positions.
• High volume and efficiently run inpatient and outpatient endoscopy units.
• State-of-the-art equipment and generous budget for fostering new technologies and equipment.
• Procedures currently performed by group include: EGD, Colonoscopy, Diagnostic and Interventional EUS and ERCP, Balloon Enteroscopy, Endoscopic Resection, Ablation of Barrett Esophagus, Trans-oral Incisionless Fundoplication, Capsule Endoscopy, FibroScan and High Resolution Esophageal and Rectal Manometry.
• Academic appointment and education of Florida State University Medical Students and Sarasota Memorial Hospital IM and ER Residents is available if interested in teaching.
• Through the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute, we offer state-of-the-art simulation labs, hands-on training programs, medical research and clinical studies.

Additional Information:

• This position includes a highly competitive base salary with wRVU productivity bonuses, quality metric incentive bonus and a full array of benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and much more.
• Relocation allowance and a Commencement bonus will be provided.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group are not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group.
• No State income tax in Florida.

Please contact Joelle-Hennesey@smh.com or 941-685-4231 for more information.

Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for its delivery of quality care and best patient experience in the nation.

• Sarasota Memorial was recognized by U.S. News in 2025-2026 for being in the Top 10% in the nation as High Performing for Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Surgery.
• 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.
• Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup’s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the “Exceptional Workplace Award” for engagement in 2025. 
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 7^th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.
• 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.

Sarasota Memorial 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.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certification in Gastroenterology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Florida
• Strong work ethic and commitment to clinical excellence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group

First Physicians Group is one of the gulf coast’s foremost primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of over 700 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in 50+ specialties and 72 sites throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. It is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Our physicians have been carefully selected and have earned a reputation as being some of the community’s best physicians. Their backgrounds include some of the most prestigious universities in the nation.

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