Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Oncology - Florida - Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
Job Description
About Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is a destination for highly coordinated cancer care, from screening to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in beautiful Northeast Florida, is actively seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Surgical Oncology team within the Division of Surgery.
Baptist MD Anderson is a premier cancer center that combines the strengths of the region’s most preferred healthcare provider, Baptist Health, with the renowned cancer care expertise of MD Anderson Cancer Center. As one of only seven health systems in the country selected to replicate MD Anderson’s proven model of care, we offer providers the best of both worlds: academic-caliber oncology care within a patient-centered, community-based setting.
In support of our mission, we recently opened a 330,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to oncology care—designed to enhance the patient experience and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support the Section of Surgical Oncology. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in oncology and surgical specialties.
Responsibilities Include:
Patient population: Providing care for patients with malignant and complex conditions of the gastrointestinal tract (including liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and stomach), skin, and soft tissues (including melanoma and sarcoma)
Inpatient care:
First-assistant in the OR (robot, laparoscopic, open cases).
Rounding on patients in the acute post-operative phase who are admitted to the hospital for surgical oncology and colorectal surgery
Post-operative wound care and pain management
Timely collaboration with consulting physicians
Coordinating discharges from the hospital
Evaluation of new consults.
Outpatient Care: evaluates new and existing patients in collaboration with staff physicians, as well as a multidisciplinary team, completes outpatient documentation in a timely fashion, and performs clinic procedures as applicable.
Hours: Monday – Friday
Shared night and weekend call: home call for service during the week, and weekend call with inpatient rounding and OR coverage for emergency cases.
Why Northeast Florida?
Northeast Florida offers a remarkable quality of life, with:
Over 1,100 miles of scenic coastline and waterways
A vibrant cultural scene, thriving economy, and professional sports
Exceptional golf courses, tennis clubs, parks, and trails
Family-friendly communities and top-rated public and private schools
Proximity to world-class destinations and Florida’s best attractions
Jacksonville has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top cities for relocation in the U.S., and Expedia recently named it one of the nation’s “Top 20 Supercool Cities.”
Join Our Team
Baptist MD Anderson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty that reflects the communities we serve.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your clinical and academic interests to: [email protected]
Primary Location:
Downtown - BMDA Building