Breast Surgical Oncologist - Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is a successful, multi-specialty group with over 600 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers and a 31-year history in the Sarasota community. We are seeking to employ a BE / BC Fellowship Trained Breast Surgical Oncologist to join an established and high-quality breast program in Sarasota, Florida.

The system's flagship 897-bed campus, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota, has been consistently recognized as one of the nations best hospitals. A regional referral center providing the greatest depth and breadth of care to the community, the campus also includes state-of-the-art specialized centers of care, including the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower, Rehabilitation Pavilion and recently opened Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion.

Building Hope for Cancer Patients - responding to the rising number of local cancer cases and the complexity of modern oncology care, the Sarasota Public Hospital Board supported the addition of three premier oncology facilities : a Radiation Oncology Center that opened in 2020, a 56-bed Oncology Tower that opened in 2021, and an Outpatient Cancer Pavilion slated to open in February 2026.

Once completed, the seven-story Outpatient Cancer Pavilion will include a new breast health center, outpatient surgery suites, radiation oncology, infusion services, diagnostic imaging and integrative and supportive care.

Sarasota Memorial's cancer care teams include cancer-certified nurses, therapists, social workers, navigators, researchers, genetic counselors, rehab therapists and others who collaborate to address the physical and emotional needs of each patient with cancer.

Highlights of the Opportunity :

Breast Surgical Oncologys office will be located in the new Outpatient Cancer Pavilion opening in early 2026.

Clinic sees approximately 20 patients a day with a dedicated team of APPs, clinical and operational support staff.

There are 9 operating rooms in the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute and 4 operating rooms in the outpatient cancer pavilion. Breast Surgical Oncology also operates out of the main ORs in the hospital.

Dedicated high-risk and survivorship clinic that runs out of the practice 4 days a week to allow follow-ups on patients for 5 years after surgery. They average 75 patients a week.

Group employs two Microvascular Fellowship trained Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons.

Breast Tumor Board meets every Tuesday to review cases.

Shared call schedule with one physician and Advanced Practice Providers.

Sarasota Memorial has 8 mammography sites in the community.

We are partnered with local groups to provide medical oncology and radiation oncology.

Extensive referral base of physicians within First Physicians Group and the community.

Research opportunities are available through our new Kolschowsky Research & Education Institute.

Required Qualifications :

MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine

Board Eligible or Board Certified

Candidates must complete Fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology

Active or eligible for Florida Medical License

Open to all levels of experience

Benefits Information :

Position includes a highly competitive base salary with productivity bonuses, quality metric incentives and a full array of benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 403B Retirement Plan, CME, PTO, and much more.

Relocation allowance and a Commencement bonus are provided.

As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, physicians are entitled to sovereign immunity. No tail coverage is needed should you leave this position.

Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group are not-for-profit organizations. Physicians can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if employed by First Physicians Group.

No State income tax in Florida.

Please contact Joelle Hennesey, Director of Physician Recruitment, at 941-685-4231 or Joelle-Hennesey@smh.com to learn more about this opportunity.

Accreditation & Honors :

• The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial carries the nation's highest level of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). It has maintained continuous CoC accreditation since 1988.
• Sarasota Memorial is a Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR), one of the largest and most influential medical associations in the U.S.
• Sarasota Memorial's Breast Health Center is a Certified Participant in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQMBC) program, placing it among an elite group of facilities recognized for continued commitment to providing quality breast care and reaching a level of national excellence.

Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute :

Located on the flagship Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota campus, the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute serves as a premier hub for medical research and clinical innovation. With dedicated space for research, clinical innovation and graduate medical education, the Kolschowsky Institute provides a collaborative learning environment for physicians, nurses, researchers and students studying new treatments and mastering the latest tools and techniques in patient care. Through state-of-the-art simulation labs, hands-on training programs, and a robust portfolio of clinical studies, Sarasota Memorial and the Kolschowsky Institute play a vital role in advancing medical knowledge, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of healthcare in the region.