Come Join Our Team
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. |
