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First Physicians Group of Sarasota is one of the gulf coast's foremost primary care groups. Our group is nearly 50 providers strong with ten sites in Sarasota County, and backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Our physicians have been carefully selected with many of the community's best physicians who have been known and trusted in Sarasota for years. Their backgrounds include some of the most prestigious universities in the nation. They are all Board Certified and specialize in Dermatology, Family Practice, Gynecology, Gynecology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Perinatology. All are skilled, compassionate physicians. The group offers great opportunity for staff growth and peer interaction.
Hospital Overview
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH), an 885-bed regional medical center, is the second largest public hospital in Florida. With over 3,500 full-time staff members, SMH is Sarasota County's second largest employer. It is a full-service facility providing acute care, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, outpatient services, home health and long-term care. Over 75 years old, the hospital is among the top 25 in the United States for the number of open-heart surgeries performed annually. SMH is one of only 2.5 percent of all public hospitals to receive accreditation with commendation from the Joint Commission on Healthcare Accreditation.
Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota, Florida is located on the beautiful West Coast of Florida. Sarasota offers a dazzling spectacle of lifestyle options.
The editors of Money magazine have named Sarasota one of the nation's "Best Places to Live," ranking the community seventh on a list led by New York City. The editors noted the top-ranked cities for featuring "a strong sense of community as well as low crime, nice weather, low property taxes and excellent education." The 2001 ranking follows last year's recognition of Sarasota as Money's "Best Small City" in the United States. "We are immensely pleased that Sarasota was recognized again this year, and it is the only community in the Southeast included among the 2001 top-ranked cities," said Rex Richards, president of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
Cultural landmarks include the John and Mable Ringling Museum which features the works of Peter Paul Rubens, as well as fine Baroque and Renaissance collections. Sarasota takes center stage as a thriving center of the arts. Professional theatre companies include: Asolo Theatre Company, Florida Studio Theatre, Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, Players of Sarasota, Theatre Works, Lemon Bay Playhouse and Venice Little Theatre. Sharing the spotlight are the Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Sarasota Opera, the Florida West Coast Symphony and the Venice Symphony. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall provides a full season of touring Broadway productions, ballet, symphonic concerts and performances by a wide variety of musicians.
For the finest shopping and dining, you can enjoy bustling St. Armand's Circle. Located on one of Sarasota's beautiful barrier islands, St. Armand's boasts over 145 shops, boutiques and restaurants. Main Street in downtown Sarasota is always special with its unique specialty shops, cafes and popular nightclubs.
The Sarasota Memorial Benefits Program offers a number of different options to fit individual health care and financial needs. Eligible employees can design a personalized benefit plan following 60 days of employment at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
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We offer three plans that feature extensive medical and wellness benefits:
The Comprehensive Medical & Wellness Plan provides health care services through a wide network of local physicians and facilities, and allows you to visit any number of in-network specialists twice during the year without prior authorization or referral. With no deductible and the lowest out-of-pocket costs, the Comprehensive Plan is geared toward those who want broad access to providers at good value.
The Basic Medical & Wellness Plan is the lowest cost plan and is designed to provide catastrophic health care coverage. Health care services are provided through a network of SMHCS physicians and facilities. All care is coordinated by your Primary Care Physician, who will provide referrals and authorizations.
The Extended Medical & Wellness Plan has the highest premiums and out-of-pocket costs. It features a network of a large number of local providers and is the only plan that provides out-of-network coverage. You may visit any specialist or facility in or out of our network without referrals or authorizations.
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Dental
Sarasota Memorial offers three dental plans to fit your personal dental care needs. Regular, professional dental care can prevent serious and costly problems later on.
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Vision
The vision plan provides benefits for eye exams, prescription glasses and contact lenses if medically necessary.
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EAP Services
EAP Sarasota (EAP) provides professional counseling, referral, and follow-up services for you and members in your household. EAP can provide you with confidential information regarding personal problems or information regarding special services including:
- Marital and Family Related Issues
- Parent-Child/Adolescent Problems
- Relationship Issues
- Depression and Anxiety
- Grief and Loss
- Work or School Problems
- Substance Abuse
- Financial and Legal Difficulties
- Child Care Facilities
- Emergency Mental Health Care
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Retirement Plans
Sarasota Memorial provides employees with a Pension Equity Plan pension plan. A voluntary 403(b) plan is also available.
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Section 529 College Savings Plan
Financing a college education may be one of the biggest financial challenges your family will face. Sarasota Memorial offers a savings plan that allows you to put aside money for higher education expenses with significant tax benefits.
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Disability Plans
Our Benefits Program includes a short-term disability plan and a long-term disability plan that are designed to work together to provide important financial protection if you are unable to work due to an illness or injury. SMHCS’s long-term disability plan combines with Social Security and other benefits you may receive to provide you with a percentage of your pre-disability income.
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Employee Life & AD&D Insurance and Supplemental Life and AD&D
Although most of us never think about life and AD&D insurance, it’s important to have protection against unexpected tragedies. Life insurance provides benefits in the case of your death; accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) provides benefits in the case of death or severe injury due to an accident.
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Flexible Spending Accounts
The Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay eligible health care and dependent care expenses that aren’t covered elsewhere.
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO is provided to regular employees for time off for vacation, holidays, personal days, an occasional illness and an extended illness. Hours are accrued each pay period based upon your hours worked.
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Child Care
Two child care facilities are available for the use of our employees. The Kids Under the Weather program is also available to provide day care for mildly ill children.
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Tuition Reimbursement (at approved education institutions)
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Voluntary Benefits
SMHCS provides you with opportunities to purchase additional voluntary benefits and pay for them through payroll deduction.
- Healthplex Wellness and Fitness Program
- AFLAC Insurance
- Eating Well For Life
- Legal Assistance
- Employee Discounts
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Pet Insurance
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