Job Summary

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida is actively seeking a Benign Hematologist to join our growing faculty in Cancer Medicine at our downtown campus.  This physician will provide outstanding care for our patients with benign hematological conditions and low-grade hematological malignancies.

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center recently opened a 330,000 square foot patient-centered, state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to the full spectrum of hematology and oncology care. 

Baptist MD Anderson brings an unprecedented level of hematology and oncology care to Northeast Florida and provides physicians an appealing blend of focused patient care with the benefit of an academic-oriented practice model.  Baptist Health is proud to be the region’s most preferred healthcare provider, one of only seven unique health systems in the United States chosen to replicate MD Anderson Cancer Center’s multidisciplinary and proven model of care, and the Southeast patient care hub for MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson.

The successful candidate will:

• Be board-certified in Hematology or Hematology/Oncology with a record of clinical and academic achievement.
• Experience in benign and malignant hematology is desired.
• Clinical research experience and prior educational activities is desired.
• Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary model of care.
• Fully support the clinical, research and educational missions of our program.

• Establish and maintain an active clinical practice.

Qualified candidates will be recommended for an adjunct academic appointment at  the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston commensurate with their accomplishments. 

Qualified candidates will be considered for leadership opportunities within the hematology program and Cancer Medicine (including roles in programmatic development, research and quality).

Baptist MD Anderson is an equal-opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse faculty. We are not sponsoring J-1 Visa candidates for this position.

Interested candidates should submit their CVs and a letter describing their clinical and academic interests to:

Tom Dragovich, MD PhD

Head, Division of Cancer Medicine

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

1301 Palm Avenue

Jacksonville, FL  32207

BaptistMDAnderson.com

Email: bmdacc.md@bmcjax.com

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience

• Experience preferred though not required 
• New fellows welcome to apply

License and Certification

• Board eligible in Hematology License and Certification Required
• Eligible, or certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology
• Unrestricted Florida Medical License
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License

Location

Location Overview

The Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, FL is the results of a Partnership between MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, the largest freestanding cancer center in the world and ranked as one of the top two hospitals in cancer care by U.S. News and World Report, and the Baptist Health System the preferred provider of health care in Northeast Florida.  The Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center provides state-of-the art care for cancer types and is a regional leader in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and education.  As one of only six health systems in the United States to become a Partner within the MD Anderson Cancer Center Cancer Network, Baptist MD Anderson is replicating the MD Anderson model of care, with full clinical and operational integration.  Patients throughout the Southeastern U.S. will benefit from the same multidisciplinary care options as those available in Houston, including access to ongoing cancer research and select clinical trials.  The Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center team is seeking full-time, energetic and compassionate individuals for both inpatient and outpatient care to join an integrated clinical care team and become part of our innovative, multi-disciplinary, highly integrated cancer program.