Thriving Hospital- GI Group- West Coast of FL

Overview

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is hiring Gastroenterologists to join their growing employed physician group in Venice and North Port, Florida. Fellowship‑trained physicians in General GI, Interventional Endoscopy and GI Hepatology are sought.

The Gastroenterology practice was developed in 2020 and now includes 13 Board‑Certified Gastroenterologists and 15 Advanced Practice Providers, supported by dedicated clinical and administrative staff at each location.

The group has two practice sites in Sarasota and Venice. The Sarasota office houses a state‑of‑the‑art ambulatory surgery center and an outpatient clinic. In January 2028, a $12 million Endoscopy and Digestive Health Outpatient Center will open in Venice, spanning 17 000 sq. ft and featuring 24 exam rooms, four procedural suites and pre‑and post‑procedural spaces with the latest endoscopic technology.

Additionally, an acute‑care hospital with 100+ beds (expandable to 200+) will open in North Port in 2028.

This diverse campus mix offers opportunities for gastroenterologists with varied skill sets. The division includes an Interventional Endoscopy Section and a General Gastroenterology section, and may offer academic affiliation with Florida State University College of Medicine.

• Opportunity for dedicated inpatient, outpatient or hybrid employment.
• High volume, efficiently run inpatient and outpatient endoscopy units.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and generous budget for new technologies.
• Procedures performed: EGD, colonoscopy, diagnostic and interventional EUS and ERCP, balloon enteroscopy, endoscopic resection, ablation of Barrett esophagus, Trans‑oral incisionless fundoplication, capsule endoscopy, Fibro Scan and high‑resolution esophageal and rectal manometry.
• Academic appointment and teaching of Florida State University medical students and Sarasota Memorial Hospital IM/ER residents.
• Access to Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute simulation labs, hands‑on training programs, medical research and clinical studies.

• Highly competitive base salary with wRVU productivity bonuses, quality‑metric incentive bonus.
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑/long‑term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, CME, PTO, and more.
• Relocation allowance and a commencement bonus.
• As an employee of a public State of Florida organization, physicians enjoy sovereign immunity.
• Physicians may participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• No state income tax in Florida.

Sarasota Memorial is consistently recognized for quality care and patient experience, including U.S. News Top 10% ranking in gastroenterology & gastrointestinal surgery for 2025‑2026, a 5‑star CMS rating for ten years, and other honors. The group boasts a large primary and specialty care network of over 700 physicians and APRs across 72 locations.

Joelle Hennesey, MHA, CPRP
Director, Physician & APP Recruitment
Joelle‑
T: 941‑917‑2818 | C: 941‑685‑4231