Chief, Section of Head & Neck Surgery Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Leadership Opportunity | Multidisciplinary Oncology | Academic Growth

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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 is a distinguished leadership role within a rapidly expanding, fully integrated cancer program aligned with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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Opportunity Highlights

• Lead and grow a comprehensive Head & Neck Surgery program within a nationally recognized cancer center
• Clinical and operational leadership of a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons with microvascular flap expertise
• Protected administrative time + robust institutional and operational support
• Active recruitment underway to expand the section
• Work alongside medical oncology, radiation oncology, reconstructive surgery, pathology, radiology, speech therapy, genetic counseling, survivorship, and more
• Dedicated oncology APP support and integrated tumor boards
• Access to state-of-the-art surgical suites and advanced diagnostic technologies
• Collaborative research environment with opportunities for academic appointment through MD Anderson

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the Head & Neck Surgery Section
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise faculty surgeons
• Lead quality, safety, and performance initiatives
• Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and patient access across Baptist Health
• Maintain an active surgical practice in head & neck oncology
• Engage in clinical research, education, and MD Anderson Cancer Network® initiatives

Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
• Fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology (microvascular experience preferred)
• Minimum 5 years post-fellowship experience with demonstrated leadership achievements
• Strong academic, clinical, and program-building track record
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA

Program & System Highlights

• Baptist MD Anderson: 330,000 sq. ft. integrated cancer center, >55 faculty, >750 clinical staff
• NCI-level clinical standards through MD Anderson partnership
• Multidisciplinary clinics, advanced imaging, radiation oncology, clinical trials, survivorship, and full supportive care services
• Cancer center located in a premier waterfront medical campus in Jacksonville

About Jacksonville, FL

A fast-growing coastal metro offering affordable living, excellent schools, professional sports, top beaches, championship golf, abundant outdoor recreation, and no state income tax.

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.

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