Job descriptionDetails
Client Name
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Physician
Profession
Surgery
Specialty
Hand
Job ID
15617425
Shift Details
Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
02/25/2026
Duration
0
Job Description
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.
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.
Education Required
Doctorate of Medicine
Education Preferred
Doctorate of Medicine
Experience
• 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.
License and Certification
• MD/DO
• Board Certified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery with fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA registration.
Client Details
Address
1301 Palm Avenue
City
Jacksonville
State
FL
Zip Code
32207