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Surgical Oncology Job in Jacksonville, Florida

Head & Neck Surgeon | Microvascular Reconstruction | Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Company:Baptist Health of Jacksonville, Florida

Profession/Specialty:Surgical Oncology

Location:Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

The Division of Surgery at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center (BMDACC) is recruiting a fellowship-trained, head and neck surgical oncologist - with expertise in microvascular flap reconstruction - to join our rapidly growing and highly regarded Cancer Center faculty. The applicant will be joining three head & neck and microvascular reconstruction surgeons, in a busy head & neck cancer practice. BMDACC is the third partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network® and the Southeastern United States’ patient care hub serving the institution’s international program to elevate the quality of cancer care nationally and internationally.


About our Head & Neck Program

  • Comprehensive Head & Neck Program providing care to patients with complex malignant and benign tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid, skin and advanced ENT throughout the Southeast.
  • Well-developed microvascular reconstruction program. 
  • Multidisciplinary care model consisting of Head and Neck Surgeons, APPs, medical oncologist, radiation oncologists, speech and language pathology, nutrition, rehabilitation, and care coordinators.
  • We have dedicated head & neck speech and language pathologist coverage in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.
  • Outpatient clinic is located on hospital campus for centralization of services.
  • We have a DaVinci SP robot and transoral surgery microsurgery (TLM) available.
  • Service block time is possible once your practice grows.
  • Head & Neck Surgical Oncology call coverage limited to mainly oncology shared amongst physicians within the group. General ENT call is covered by the ENT Hospitalist group.
  • We hold a thriving weekly interdisciplinary cancer conference.
  • Subspecialty PA-C support including first assist in operating room, inpatient, and clinic coverage.
  • Business Development and Marketing services are provided by our in-house teams to grow your practice.


Multidisciplinary Care for Your Career

  • You will build a practice within a Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Program at a comprehensive cancer center.
  • The selected physician will join a uniquely specialized, multidisciplinary team integrating surgery, medical and radiation oncology, pathology, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, genetic counseling, speech pathology, psychology, dedicated patient-care nurse navigators and wellness/survivorship programs.
  • Demonstrate commitment to a multidisciplinary integrated model of cancer care.
  • As a physician, you will fully support the clinical, scholarly, and educational missions of our Cancer Center and our System.
  • You will be recommended for Adjunct Appointment at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center commensurate with their clinical and academic achievements.
  • Collaborate in national initiatives and scholarly activities with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and its Department of Head and Neck Surgery; and
  • Influence the future direction of our program and join like-minded faculty committed to our mission of Making Cancer History!


Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery with Free-Flap Reconstruction is required.
  • MD/DO and unrestricted Florida Medical License are required.
  • Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.

 

About Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

BMDACC brings an unprecedented level of coordinated multidisciplinary oncology care to Northeast Florida with a community-focused regionally expanding patient care network. BMDACC provides physicians the benefit of an academically oriented model through the clinically-integrated collaboration of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Baptist Health System - Northeast Florida’s most preferred healthcare provider. Our new 9-story, 330,000 square foot Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center incorporates state-of-the-art design, construction, technology, and art to create a patient-centered facility dedicated solely to providing the full spectrum of oncology care in a healing environment for our patients and their families. 


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About Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

About Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Baptist MD Anderson is a partnership between Baptist Health, Northeast Florida’s most preferred health care provider, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation’s largest and most respected cancer centers.

Physicians at Baptist MD Anderson and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston are clinically and operationally integrated to deliver innovative care to better serve patients and their families close to home.

10 Specialized Cancer Care Clinics

  • Head & neck
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Genitourinary
  • Gynecologic
  • Breast
  • Hematology oncology
  • Neuro oncology
  • Sarcoma
  • Skin cancer
  • Thoracic oncology

 

Multidisciplinary Approach

In our multidisciplinary care model, we aim to see patients on the same day for a variety of services, when appropriate, to offer a comprehensive overview of their care options. 

 

Tumor Boards

Weekly site-specific tumor boards bring together the entire care team for a clinical review of each patient’s case to provide a unique care plan tailored to the individual.

 

Dedicated Nurse Navigators

Each patient is assigned a dedicated nurse navigator who:

  • Works side-by-side with patients
  • Guides patients through their first visit
  • Serves as a single point of contact throughout their entirety of care

 

Screening and Prevention Clinics

Our unique prevention programs strive to prevent cancer before it ever develops.

  • High risk breast clinic
  • Benign breast clinic
  • Pancreatic cyst clinic
  • Lung screening navigation
  • First responder programs

 

Cutting-edge Treatment Options

Our oncology program provides the latest treatment options and most advanced technologies available, including:

  • Precision Medicine
  • 64 Slice Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Radiographic Fluoroscopy (RF)
  • 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3T MRI)
  • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Units
  • Hologic Dimensions Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Units
  • True Beam Radiotherapy System
    *designed specifically for smaller tumors
  • Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
    (HIPEC)
  • Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography with Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT)
  • Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)
  • Monarch™ Robot-assisted Bronchosopy (RAB)

 

Comprehensive Support Services

Our whole-person approach to care provides support services for the body, mind and spirit.

  • Genetic counseling
  • Life Wellness Center
  • Nutrition services
  • Rehabilitation
  • Psychological care
  • Spiritual support
  • Social services
  • Survivorship services
  • Financial advocates

 

Broadened Access to Clinical Trials

Through participation in groundbreaking clinical studies, Baptist MD Anderson provides access to more than 40 innovative treatment options not available elsewhere.

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