VP/COO - First Physicians Group (FPG)

About the role

This leader will have oversight for all matters related to overall medical group performance, including operational, clinical, financial metrics, growth, and services. Responsibilities include strategic development and execution of ambulatory care, as well as driving the strategy, growth, and alignment of internal and external physician relationships within and across the medical group and health system.

This role involves collaborating with acute care leaders, service line executive directors, and executive medical directors to coordinate strategies and foster a culture supportive of physicians and their professional development.

First Physicians Group (FPG) is a team of over 675 providers, including primary and specialty care physicians known and trusted in the community. Backed by Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, FPG is recognized for excellent care and superior patient outcomes, with physicians selected from some of the nation’s most prestigious universities.

About 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 1,900 physicians and advanced practice providers and over a million patient visits annually. As Sarasota County’s largest employer, the system includes two full-service hospitals, a freestanding ER, and a network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics, and physician practices spanning from Manatee County to North Port. As the region’s only public, not-for-profit health system, SMH serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured in Sarasota County.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of senior leadership experience in a healthcare setting, with specific experience in managing ambulatory services, service lines, integrated delivery systems (IDS), and physician practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a high-performing team and recruit and motivate talent.
• Extensive experience in a highly matrixed environment.
• Exceptional customer service with a strong track record in improving quality, patient, associate, and physician engagement.
• American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) certification or Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) certification.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer software programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, practice management software, Electronic Health Record (EHR), and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions in high-pressure situations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – start earning on day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for full- and part-time employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax dollars).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance (short- and long-term) for those who qualify.
• Retirement savings plan (403b).
• Discounted childcare, before- and after-school programs, and summer camp (Sarasota Campus).
• Free parking.
• On-campus discounted dining.
• Free wellness screenings and wellness programs.
• Referral programs.
• Advancement and growth opportunities for high performers.

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to safety, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.