Job Summary
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center located in beautiful Northeast Florida is actively seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our distinguished cancer medicine faculty. Baptist MD Anderson brings an unprecedented level of oncology care to Northeast Florida and provides physicians an appealing blend of community focused patient care and the benefit of an academic-oriented model. Baptist Health is proud to be the regions 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.
Baptist MD Anderson has opened a brand-new, 330,000 square foot patient-centered, state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to the full spectrum of oncology care.
Job Summary
We seek an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in our Hematology/Medical Oncology program in Jacksonville, FL to support our growing Heme/Onc practice in Flemming Island. Our hematology/medical oncology department focuses on the oncologic care of all cancers and benign hematology. This position will support both the inpatient consultative service for hematology/medical oncology and the outpatient clinic. A candidate will collaborate with attending physicians to provide advanced clinical care. Responsibilities include working in a team-based environment to provide inpatient consults and follow up care for all hematology/medical oncology needs as well as function in the outpatient ambulatory clinic to support patients undergoing active chemotherapy as well as short term and long term surveillance. A candidate will collect and document data, order diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and consultations, and provide direct patient care services. They will join a growing team of Hematology/Oncology physicians and APPs that pride themselves in working and collaborating equitably.
- Location: Baptist Medical Center Clay in Fleming Island.
- Note: This position may cover at times for Baptist Medical Center Downtown and Baptist Medical Center South inpatient or outpatient
Responsibilities
- Patient population: Adult Hematology/Medical Oncology
- Inpatient Care: Performs consultation and daily rounding on all hematology/medical oncology patients. Orders diagnostic testing. Collaborates with admitting attending to ensure all heme/onc needs are met and supports coordination of care to outpatient setting.
- 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
- Limited shared night and weekend call: home call in rotation with entire hematology/medical oncology team
- This position is currently part of the medical oncology call pool which supports night call for hematology/ medical oncology patients (this position makes our 19th med onc position part of the call pool).
World Famous Quality of Life
Northeast Florida is alive with over 1,100 miles of beaches and waterways, 80,000 acres of parks and trails, a strong and prosperous economy, professional sports teams, championship tennis clubs, renowned golf courses, diverse heritage and vast cultural experiences. The area serves as home to some of the Sunshine State’s best cost of living and the nation’s most sought after quality of life, combining old southern charm with modern Florida flair. Immediately within reach are world famous destinations, attractions, theme parks, entertainment and recreation for individuals and families of all ages.
Recently ranked by Forbes Magazine as the second most desirable city for relocation in the United States, Jacksonville is a modern and vibrant destination surrounded by the very best that Florida has to offer. Equal parts relaxation and adventure, the region was recently chosen as one of Expedia’s “Top 20 Supercool U.S. Cities”.
Baptist MD Anderson is an equal opportunity employer who recognizes the value which evolves from a diverse faculty. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a letter describing their clinical and academic interests to:
Education Required
Master's Degree
Education Preferred
Master's Degree
Experience
- Experience preferred but not required
License and Certification
- Master of Science Required
- Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Required
- Licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Required
Location
Baptist Clay
1771 Baptist Clay Drive
Fleming Island, FL, 32003
Location Overview
Baptist Health is partnering with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to create the Baptist Health MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville.MD Anderson is the largest freestanding cancer center in the world, ranked as one of the top two hospitals in cancer care by U.S. News and World Report. Baptist Health of Northeast Florida provides state-of-the art care for all types of cancer and is a regional leader in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and education. As one of only three health systems in the nation to become a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Health is replicating the MD Anderson model of care, with full clinical and operational integration. This means patients in the Southeast U.S. will be able to benefit from the same full range of multi-disciplinary 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 become part of our innovative, multi-disciplinary, highly integrated cancer program.
