Chief Section of Head & Neck Surgery

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking an experienced Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist to serve as Chief, Section of Head & Neck Surgery within our Division of Surgery.

This leadership position will guide a growing multidisciplinary Head and Neck Surgical Oncology team while advancing innovative clinical care, research, and education in a rapidly expanding cancer center serving Northeast Florida and beyond.

About the Role

The Section Chief will provide vision, clinical, and operational leadership for the Head & Neck Surgery program, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration across all surgical subspecialties, medical oncology, radiation oncology, reconstructive surgery, pathology, and other key disciplines.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic surgeon with proven leadership ability, a strong commitment to clinical excellence, and a vision for expanding a comprehensive head and neck surgical oncology program that serves the greater Jacksonville community.

The Section Chief will also maintain an active surgical practice, contribute to the education of clinical faculty, team members, and trainees, and participate in research and quality initiatives aligned with Baptist MD Anderson’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic growth and clinical direction of the Head & Neck Surgery Section.
• Supervise and mentor a team of head and neck surgeons, including those with microvascular flap expertise.
• Partner with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless integration of surgical, medical, and radiation oncology care.
• Develop and expand patient access and referral networks across Baptist Health and Baptist Primary Care.
• Engage in academic, educational, and research activities independently, and in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Oversee quality, safety, and performance initiatives within the Section.
• Contribute to institutional leadership through committee participation and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Maintain an active clinical practice in head and neck oncology surgery.

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery with fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
• Minimum of 5 years of post-fellowship experience with demonstrated academic and leadership accomplishments.
• Proven ability to build and grow multidisciplinary clinical programs.
• Commitment to advancing clinical research and academic collaboration.
• Visionary leadership style with excellent interpersonal and mentorship skills.
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA registration.

Program Highlights

• Team of two existing Head & Neck Surgeons, both skilled in microvascular flap reconstruction and robotic surgery; active recruitment underway for an additional Head and Neck surgeon.
• Collaborative, physician-led environment with administrative and operational support.
• Protected administrative time for leadership and administrative duties.
• Access to comprehensive resources of Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, and our Baptist Health System including advanced surgical suites, radiation therapy, and clinical research programs.
• Head and Neck call shared within the group; General ENT call covered by ENT hospitalist
• Integration with the Cancer Network and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for education, research, and quality initiatives.
• Multidisciplinary conference and dedicated oncology support staff.

About Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida provides adult cancer patients in the northeast Florida and southeast Georgia communities, and the southeastern United States with advanced, multidisciplinary, and integrated cancer care. Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is the third partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network®, the institution’s international program to elevate the quality of cancer care in communities throughout the United States and the world. In September of 2018, BMDACC moved into its new iconic 9-story, 330,000 sq. ft. facility providing 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. Healing art, natural light, and a supportive patient environment surrounds each patient. The program has grown to include over 55 physicians and 750 team members to include prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and wellness / survivorship services in one location. BMDACC has become one of the larger cancer programs in Florida for new cancer patients.

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is a faith-based, mission-driven , nonprofit, locally governed health care system in Northeast Florida comprised of five adult hospitals -- Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Baptist Medical Center Beaches; Baptist Medical Center Nassau; Baptist Medical Center South, Baptist Medical Center Clay -- and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the region’s only children’s hospital. All Baptist Health hospitals, along with Baptist Home Health Care, have achieved MagnetTM status for excellence in patient care.

Baptist Health is the region’s most preferred health system since 1990, ranking highest in the categories of best doctors, best nurses, best quality and best reputation. Specialty physicians focus on quality outcomes as part of the largest clinically integrated physician network in the region, including a well-established primary care network with over 200 physicians at the core of the health system. Baptist Health is one of the largest area employers, with more than 14,000 employees. For more details, visit baptistjax.com.

About MD Anderson

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston ranks as one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The institution’s sole mission is to end cancer for patients and their families around the world. MD Anderson is one of only 44 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). MD Anderson is ranked No. 1 for cancer care in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” survey. It has ranked as one of the nation’s top two hospitals since the survey began in 1990. MD Anderson receives a cancer center support grant from the NCI of the National Institutes of Health (P30 CA016672).

About Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville offers a winning combination of economic opportunity, quality of life, and coastal charm. As Florida’s largest city by area, Jacksonville features a diverse and business-friendly economy with strengths in health care, finance, logistics, technology, and defense. The region provides competitive costs, a growing talent pool, pro-business policies, and easy access to major markets via a deepwater port, interstate highways, and a regional airport. Residents enjoy four seasons of outdoor recreation—from beaches, rivers and parks to golf and boating—alongside a vibrant arts and cultural scene, excellent schools and colleges, and an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle. With a welcoming community and strong civic leadership, Jacksonville is an ideal place to grow a career, raise a family, and build a business.

madeleine.lamb@bmcjax.com