Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is looking to employ an AGACNP or PA-C to join the Medical Hospitalist Group on the West Coast of Florida.



Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, world-class beaches, excellent schools and a wide variety of activities for all ages.

The Medical Hospitalist Group, with over 80+ Physicians and APPs, is known for its strong teamwork and fun working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Full time, APP position to join the night shift
• 12-hour shifts (7:00PM to 7:00AM), 13 shifts per month.
• The APP will cover floor calls answering questions or assist nursing or other departments with the care of the group s patients.
• Supervising Physicians are in house for the entire shift for support.
• Will attend codes and rapid responses with supervising Physician if needed.
• Will assist with admissions and consults when time permits.
• No call is required.

Requirements :

• Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also have an active license by the State of Florida by the time of hire.
• Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has active, relevant and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
• Board Certified Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner, who has active, relevant, and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 1,000 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).

Highlights of the Opportunity :

• Competitive Salary, plus night shift differential.
• No contract or non-compete clause, candidates sign offer letters only.
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan and much more.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). APPs can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
• No state tax in Florida.

Please contact Lana Griffin, Provider Recruiter, at or for more information about this opportunity.

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

• CMS 5-Star Rating SMH-Sarasota is the only hospital in Florida to earn the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services highest rating every year since the star ratings began in 2016. SMH-Venice also achieved a five-star rating in 2026.
• 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report continues to rank Sarasota Memorial among the nation s Best Hospitals. In , SMH ranked among the nation s 50 Best Hospitals in Obstetrics/Gynecology and top 10% in 20 other medical specialties, procedures and conditions.
• World s Best Hospitals Newsweek ranked SMH among the World s Best Hospitals in 2026. SMH has earned a place on the prestigious list every year since the global rankings began in 2019.
• Top Hospital In 2026, SMH earned a spot on Forbes first-ever list of Top Hospitals in the U.S.
• A for Patient Safety Both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice are Straight A hospitals, the highest designation given by the Leapfrog Group for hospitals receiving consistently high marks in the organization s twice-annual hospital safety report cards.
• Top 50 Heart Hospital SMH-Sarasota was named among the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2026 by Premier/Statista, for demonstrating better survival rates, fewer complications and readmissions, lower costs and higher patient satisfaction.
• Magnet Hospital SMH-Sarasota is the only hospital in the region to earn Magnet designation, the nation s highest honor for nursing excellence. SMH has maintained the prestigious designation for over 20 years.