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Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist – Microvascular Reconstruction | Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center | Jacksonville, FL

Job Summary

The Division of Surgery at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center (BMDACC) in Jacksonville, Florida is recruiting a fellowship-trained Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist with expertise in microvascular flap reconstruction to join our rapidly growing and highly regarded Cancer Center faculty.  The successful candidate will join a team of two Head & Neck/Microvascular Reconstruction surgeons in a busy oncology practice that serves patients throughout the Southeastern United States.

About Our Head & Neck Program

•        Comprehensive program providing care for complex malignant and benign tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid, skin, and advanced ENT conditions.
•        Robust microvascular reconstruction program supported by a multidisciplinary team.
•        Collaborative care model integrating Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Speech and Language Pathology, Nutrition, Rehabilitation, Nurse Navigators, and Care Coordination.
•        Dedicated speech and language pathology coverage in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
•        Outpatient clinic conveniently located on the Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville campus.
•        DaVinci SP robotic system and transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) available.
•        Service block time provided as practice volume grows.
•        Head & Neck call shared within the group; General ENT call covered by ENT Hospitalist team.
•        Weekly multidisciplinary Head & Neck Cancer Conference for collaborative care planning including Diagnostic Imaging and Pathology participation.
•        Subspecialty Advanced Practice Provider (APP/PA-C) support for OR, inpatient, and clinic coverage.
•        In-house Business Development and Marketing teams to support practice growth.

Position description

•        Develop a focused practice in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology within a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer center.
•        Collaborate with colleagues across all surgical specialties, medical oncology,  radiation oncology, pathology, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, genetic counseling, speech pathology, and survivorship programs.
•        Participate in local and national research and academic collaboration with our BMDACC Clinical Trials Office, and through the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Cancer Network.
•        Contribute to the clinical, academic, and educational missions of Baptist MD Anderson and Baptist Health.
•        Recommended for an Adjunct Academic Appointment at UT MD Anderson commensurate with your achievements.
•        Influence the future direction of our program and join faculty committed to Making Cancer History®.

Requirements

•        Completion of an accredited Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery fellowship with free-flap experience.
•        MD/DO and eligibility for an unrestricted Florida Medical License.
•        Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.

Experience

Applications from candidates at all career stages are welcomed. Candidates with other specialized fellowship training or clinical practice experience are encouraged to apply. Those with early- or midcareer experience will be given special consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

License and Certification

•        Accredited fellowship in Head & Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery with microvascular expertise.
•        Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.
•        Eligible for an unrestricted Florida Medical License and DEA registration.

The Baptist M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer who recognizes the value which evolves from a diverse faculty.  Interested candidates should submit their CV and a letter describing their clinical and academic interests to:

Erica J. Mayland, MD

Chief ad interim, Section of Head and Neck Surgery

Baptist M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

1301 Palm Avenue

Jacksonville, FL  32207

Email: bmdacc.md@bmcjax.com

Phone: 904-955-1265

About Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida provides adult cancer patients in the northeast Florida and southern 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 full-time 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 businessfriendly economy with strengths in health care, finance, logistics, technology, and defense. The region provides competitive costs, a growing talent pool, probusiness 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, familyfriendly 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.