Medical Director, Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute

Job Summary

The Medical Director will provide strategic and clinical leadership for one of South Florida's premier pediatric hematology/oncology programs, guiding clinical operations, research direction, academic growth, and program development for children with cancer and blood disorders. Responsible for building on a strong foundation of philanthropic investment, academic affiliation, and state-funded research to advance world-class, family-centered pediatric cancer care and expand the frontiers of precision medicine and clinical research.

The Medical Director leads the Institute's clinical mission, strategic growth, academic advancement, research portfolio, and external engagement. Responsible for oversight of clinical services, multidisciplinary care models, faculty development, philanthropic relationships, and compliance with institutional and state-funded research requirements.

Job Specific Duties

• Provide medical direction and oversight for all clinical services within the Institute, including hematology, oncology, stem cell and bone marrow transplant, sickle cell disease, and related subspecialty programs.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, family-centered care consistent with national standards, including Children's Oncology Group guidelines.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations, including inpatient and outpatient coordination, infusion and treatment scheduling, and multidisciplinary tumor board leadership.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes initiatives, including tracking and reporting of key clinical metrics.
• Maintain oversight of the Institute's cancer registry program and ensure compliance with state and national reporting standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to attending physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff.

*This list is not all inclusive.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
• Doctor of Medicine current Florida medical license and in good standing with medical board
• Board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of clinical experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, including progressive leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading clinical teams, programs, or service lines.
• Experience engaging donors, academic partners, or community stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

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About Nicklaus Children’s Health System

About Nicklaus Children’s Health System Where Your Child Matters Most ™

For more than 75 years, Nicklaus Children’s Health System has stood as a beacon of hope for children and families across the state of Florida and beyond. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South Florida's #1 nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children. Nicklaus Children’s provides pediatric care across a growing network of hospital and community-based partnerships, including within NCH North Hospital in Naples, Jupiter Medical Center, select Baptist Health Hospital pediatric emergency units, as well as at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Fort Lauderdale and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Coral Springs, each located on the campuses of Broward Health. The hospitals and their network of more than 35 outpatient locations offer lifesaving care in Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin and Palm Beach counties. The 474-bed system is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with many programs routinely ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. Nicklaus Children’s also includes a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary with more than 40 pediatric specialties and an ambulatory surgery center.

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