***Anesthesiologist

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commencement bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits including 9 weeks PTO

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida seeks an experienced anesthesiologist to cover various cases, including trauma and robotics. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, diverse clinical experiences, and additional perks such as relocation assistance and premium pay for extra shifts. The ideal candidate should hold an MD or DO degree, be eligible for a Florida medical license, and have board certification or eligibility in anesthesia. Join a reputable team at a 5-star rated hospital with exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of MD or DO degree and eligibility for a Florida medical license.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in anesthesia.
• Fellowship training in anesthesiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time anesthesia coverage at multiple facilities.
• Supervise CRNAs and collaborate in anesthesia care.
• Manage a diverse range of anesthesia cases including trauma and robotics.

Skills

Eligibility for ACLS certification

Cardiac anesthesia

General anesthesia

Pediatric anesthesia

Fellowship training in anesthesia

Education

MD or DO degree

Eligibility for Florida medical license

Job description

Position Overview

First Physicians Group is seeking an anesthesiologist to join their team at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS). The group was acquired in April 2023 and is built on leadership's vision to be the best provider of care and the best place to work.

Hospital Achievements

• CMS 5‑Star rated hospital for overall quality; the only hospital in Florida and one of just 17 in the US to earn the five‑star rating in every reporting period since 2016.
• Earned straight A grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
• Recognized in U.S. News' 50 "Best Hospitals" list in 2024‑2025.
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals for a 6th year in a row by Newsweek, 2024.
• Featured on Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers" for 2024 and the #1 healthcare employer in Florida in 2023.
• Earned consistent Magnet Nursing Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003; the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for 20 years.
• Largest health system in the region with 839 beds, a Level II Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a 60‑bed Rehab Pavilion, a 56‑bed Cancer Institute, and a 178‑bed hospital in Venice, FL.

Highlights of the Opportunity

• General Anesthesiologist and physicians Fellowship‑Trained in Pediatrics & Acute Pain.
• Full‑time coverage of 210 shifts annually, with additional pay for extra shifts.
• Diverse mix of cases: Cardiac, Endo, General Surgery, Neuro, OB, Oncology, Ortho, Robotics, Spine, Vascular, and Level II Trauma.
• Staffing model: 40+ Anesthesiologists and 100+ CRNAs covering 65+ sites.
• Average anesthesia volume of 55,000 cases annually.
• Physician oversight of CRNAs; Physician‑to‑CRNA ratio of 14.

Additional Information

• Top‑market compensation based on years of experience.
• W2 position in a not‑for‑profit organization (First Physicians Group and Sarasota Memorial).
• Commencement bonus and relocation assistance offered.
• Premium pay for working past scheduled shifts and for picking up extra shifts.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, long‑term/short‑term disability, 9 weeks PTO, 5 days CME, 403(b).
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• So‑verign immunity for employees of a public, state‑of‑Florida organization; no tail coverage needed if leaving the practice.
• No state income tax in Florida.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Eligibility for a Florida medical license and ACLS certification.
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in anesthesia.
• Fellowship training preferred.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time