Thoracic Surgical Oncology PA - First Assist & Robotics - Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Thoracic Surgery team.

Practice within one of the nation's leading cancer programs while working alongside experienced thoracic surgeons in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

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Position Highlights

• Monday–Friday schedule

• Mix of clinic, inpatient care, OR, and cancer surveillance

• First assist in open, minimally invasive, and robotic thoracic surgery cases

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards

• State-of-the-art cancer center dedicated exclusively to oncology care

• Epic EMR

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Responsibilities

• Outpatient evaluation and management

• Postoperative and cancer surveillance follow-up

• Inpatient rounding and consults

• Chest tube management and procedural support

• First assist in thoracic surgery procedures

• Support interventional pulmonology procedures

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Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Florida PA license (or eligibility)

• NCCPA certification required

• First assist experience preferred

• Robotic surgery experience preferred

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Why Baptist MD Anderson?

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center combines the strengths of Northeast Florida's most preferred health system with the renowned cancer expertise of MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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Enjoy coastal Florida living, no state income tax, and the opportunity to help shape the future of cancer care.

About Baptist Health of Jacksonville Florida

Founded in 1955, Baptist Health is the most preferred health system of Northeast Florida. With six award winning hospitals and over 200 points of care, we're proud to be the most robust clinically integrated network.

Our clinically integrated network consists of Baptist Primary Care, Baptist Heart Specialists, Baptist Neurology Institute, Wolfson Children's Hospital, Baptist MD Anderson, Baptist Behavioral Health, Baptist Bariatrics, and so many healthcare partners locally.

We're one of the largest employers in Northeast Florida. At this time, our growth is unprecedented. We're seeking physicians who want to practice medicine while changing the lives of our patients for good.

All of our hospitals are mission led. They are magnet hospitals with award winning physicians who strive for excellence. From Baptist MD Anderson making cancer history to Baptist Primary Care being the pillars of community, we have numerous opportunities available for physicians who want to practice medicine.

Ask about our open opportunities see how we take care of our Northeast Florida communities.