Jobs in Siesta Key Florida

Job Summary:

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant for a busy Orthopedic Trauma group that provides expert surgical and non-surgical care for patients with traumatic extremity and pelvis injuries. Outside of the work performed for the general Trauma Program, the Orthopedic Trauma Service is also directly available for consultation by the Emergency Department, Primary Care Physicians, and by other Orthopedic Surgeons.

A successful candidate will be a team-player, collegial and collaborative, energetic, flexible, and have a desire for continued learning.

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

• CMS 5-Star rated hospital for overall quality. The only hospital in Florida and one of just 17 hospitals in the U.S. to earn the five-star rating in every reporting period since the program?s inception in 2016.
• Earned straight ?A? Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog since 2016.
• Recognized in S. News? 50 "Best Hospitals" list in 2024-2025.
• Sarasota Memorial is a 4-time winner of Gallup?s award and one of only 62 organizations worldwide to win the ?Exceptional Workplace Award? for engagement in 2025.
• Named among the World?s Best Hospitals for a 7th year in a row by Newsweek, 2025.
• SMH ranked #1 in Florida and #25 nationally in Money magazine?s 2025 ?Best Hospitals?
• Earned Magnet Nursing Recognition five times from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) since 2003. Sarasota Memorial has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years.

Responsibilities:

• Consults
• Hospital rounds ? one hospital only!
• Clinic - basic post-op care
• Surgical assist
• Call 1:4 with weekend rounding

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).
• Orthopedic Training
• 2 years? experience in Orthopedics preferred
• Trauma experience preferred but not required
• BLS required, ACLS certification preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Report to Attending Physician
• Must be flexible with scheduling

Highlights of the opportunity:

• Competitive salary
• 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, Physician Assistants are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• We are a Nonprofit 501(c)(3). Physician Assistants can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
• No state tax in Florida.

Please contact Helen Convery, Provider Recruiter, either by phone (941.780.9677) or email ( ) for more information about this opportunity.

First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast?s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

Founded in 1925, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida?s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County?s largest employer, the health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, a freestanding ER in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, and a comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices that stretch from Manatee County to North Port. As the region's only public health system and not-for-profit health care provider, SMH serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured in Sarasota County.

'The Physician Assistant (PA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization?s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The PA III typically works in a multidisciplinary setting including first assist, procedures (chest tube, line placement, etc), multiple inpatient units managing patient care which includes critical care, trauma, and surgery. A PA is a graduate with a master?s degree or certificate from an accredited physician assistant program at an accredited school or college. The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The PA is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to perform medical services delegated by the supervising physician(s).'

Required Qualifications:

• Require current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Require bachelor degree from accredited physician assistant training program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prefer demonstrated written & verbal communication & strong analytical skills.
• Prefer ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting.
• Prefer demonstrated clinical competency skills.
• Prefer demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing.
• Prefer demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
• Prefer effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Prefer effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
• Prefer knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
• Prefer knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs.

Mandatory Education:

BD: Bachelor Degree

Preferred Education:

M D: Masters Degree

Required License and Certs:

PA: Physician Assistant

Preferred License and Certs:

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support BLS: Basic Life Support

**$15,000 for New Grad or $30,000 Sign on Bonus for those candidates that qualify and have 3+ years of Level III or IV NICU APP experience**

Work Location: Sarasota Memorial Hospital, 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice

Work Hours: 7 24 hr. shifts in 2 weeks. Must be within 30 minutes from the hospital.

The neonatal nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant is an advanced practice provider who demonstrates expertise in the clinical management of the neonate and infant. The provider role is multi-faceted and includes clinical management of the high risk neonate and infant, educational responsibilities, administrative duties, consulting, and initiating/implementing research. The neonatal nurse provider works in collaboration with medical, nursing and support services to provide family centered care. The neonatal nurse provider maintains active participation in his/her own continued education and professional development.

What you bring:

• Clinical Master's Degree in Nursing or DNP, Masters in Physician Assistant Studies

• Current Florida State Licensure as APRN or a PA.

• Current BLS and PALS (NRP in lieu of PALS if NNP).

• Current Licensure in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, or PA.

• Current National Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or a PA

Requires 3 years of Level III or greater NICU experience

What Awaits You?

• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package. Flexible spending Accounts.
• Relocation Assistance for those moving > 50 miles
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Savings plan with match
• Free Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement to further your studies
• Dependent Child Tuition for your children's college tuition
• Earn $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with Healthy @Hopkins

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Questions? Please email Patty Ehrenfeld at

Salary Range: Minimum 52.02 per hour - Maximum 80.63 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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Compensated Surrogacy Opportunity - Make a Life Changing Impact and Earn $60,000+

Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is seeking qualified women to become gestational surrogates and help intended parents grow their families. As a gestational surrogate, you will carry a pregnancy created through IVF for intended parents, with no genetic connection to you.

Surrogates receive competitive compensation starting at $60,000+, with additional payments included throughout the surrogacy journey that are designed to support and benefit you. We would love to connect and share more details about this meaningful opportunity.

Eligibility Requirements

• Between 21 and 40 years of age
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and meet clinic BMI guidelines (30 or below)
• Non-smoker
• Have had at least one healthy, full-term, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery
• Free of sexually transmitted diseases
• Willing to complete medical, psychological, and background screenings
• Reside in the United States and attend required medical appointments
• Be raising your child(ren) in a stable home environment

About Us

Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is a boutique, mother–daughter led agency with over 20 years of experience supporting both intended parents and surrogates through every step of the surrogacy journey. We offer a truly hands-on, white-glove experience, providing personalized care, direct communication, and dedicated support throughout each surrogate's journey. You are never just a number—your experience, comfort, and well-being always come first.

Compensated Surrogacy Opportunity - Make a Life Changing Impact and Earn $60,000+

Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is seeking qualified women to become gestational surrogates and help intended parents grow their families. As a gestational surrogate, you will carry a pregnancy created through IVF for intended parents, with no genetic connection to you.

Surrogates receive competitive compensation starting at $60,000+, with additional payments included throughout the surrogacy journey that are designed to support and benefit you. We would love to connect and share more details about this meaningful opportunity.

Eligibility Requirements

• Between 21 and 40 years of age
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and meet clinic BMI guidelines (30 or below)
• Non-smoker
• Have had at least one healthy, full-term, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery
• Free of sexually transmitted diseases
• Willing to complete medical, psychological, and background screenings
• Reside in the United States and attend required medical appointments
• Be raising your child(ren) in a stable home environment

About Us

Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is a boutique, mother–daughter led agency with over 20 years of experience supporting both intended parents and surrogates through every step of the surrogacy journey. We offer a truly hands-on, white-glove experience, providing personalized care, direct communication, and dedicated support throughout each surrogate's journey. You are never just a number—your experience, comfort, and well-being always come first.

Description:

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.

MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.

Responsibilities include:

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• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
  
• Managing household routines and student schedules
  
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
  
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
  
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
  
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
  

Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.

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• Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
  
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
  
• Relocation assistance and paid training provided
  

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  Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
  

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• Experience working or volunteering with youth
  
• This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
  
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older
  
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
  
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
  
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
  
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
  
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
  
• High school diploma or GED required
  
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
  
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  Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
  
  

This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit