Surgical Oncology job in Jacksonville FL

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Job description

The Division of Surgery at the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a full-time academically-oriented Surgical Oncologist with excellent training and strong clinical skills in all areas of complex surgical oncology, including melanoma, retroperitoneal sarcoma, hepatic, pancreatic, biliary, and upper and lower GI surgery, endocrine surgery, breast surgery, and peritoneal and advanced malignancy. The position will build a broad practice in general surgical oncology together with other experienced surgical oncologists.

The successful candidate will

• Have a clinical focus on all components of complex surgical oncology (without general surgery call or trauma responsibilities).
• Experience with minimally invasive and open surgical procedures is expected.
• Have or be eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
• Be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Surgery in Complex General Surgical Oncology (CGSO). Exceptional candidates who are not eligible for ABS/CGSO certification with a focus in oncologic surgery, or who may have completed Surgical Oncology training prior to CGSO certification, are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrate a commitment to our multidisciplinary integrated model of cancer care;
• Fully support the clinical, scholarly, and educational missions of our program including integrated patient care, improving quality metrics and creating scholarly work.
• Display the passion, communication and interpersonal skills and collaboration required to build an active clinical practice and develop areas of productive scholarship.
• Be recommended for an Adjunct appointment at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (UTMDACC) commensurate with clinical and academic achievements.

BMDACC is a premier program of the Baptist Health System, a 6-hospital system, and the region s most preferred healthcare provider. Since October 2015, BMDACC has provided comprehensive multidisciplinary integrated oncology services through a Partnership between Baptist Health System and the nation s leading cancer center, the Cancer Network of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the institution s international program to elevate the quality of cancer care in communities throughout the United States and the world. Today the Baptist Health System in Jacksonville is one of five unique health systems in the United States to replicate MD Anderson s proven multidisciplinary model, and philosophy of cancer care, including integration of clinical trials to optimize all aspects of patient care.

In September 2018, BMDACC moved into an iconic 9-story, 330,000 sq. ft. outpatient facility to provide state-of-the-art treatment and subspecialty care, clinical research, and education in all areas of cancer medicine, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology/surgical subspecialties. To meet the needs of patients and families, the program has grown to include over 50 physicians (including 22 surgeons) and 700 team members to provide prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and wellness/survivorship services in one location. In-patient care is provided on the same campus at the Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, a 500-bed tertiary hospital. BMDACC has quickly grown to become one of the larger cancer programs in Florida ranking 4th for new cancer patients (Florida Trend January 2024) meeting the needs of this community and beyond.

Baptist MD Anderson is an equal opportunity employer who recognizes the value of a diverse faculty. We demonstrate daily our strong commitment to promoting and ensuring diversity and inclusion among all care providers, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or background.

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