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Physician | Hematologist Oncologist | Florida | Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center | South

OncologyIncludes callFull-Time

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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.

Medical OncologistBaptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida is actively seeking an experienced Medical Oncologist to join our growing faculty in Cancer Medicine at our Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center South Campus located at the Baptist Medical Center South.

Baptist MD Anderson brings an unprecedented level of oncology care to Northeast Florida and provides physicians an appealing blend of focused patient care and the benefit of an academic-oriented 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.

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

In addition to the Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville down-town campus, two additional regional sites are open (Baptist Medical Center South, and Baptist Medical Center Clay).

All sites are fully integrated and rapidly expanding multidisciplinary cancer care with selected disease site teams in breast surgical oncology, other surgical specialties, radiation oncology, genetics and medical oncology services.

The successful candidate will- Be board-eligible or board-certified in Oncology (or Hematology/ Oncology) with a record of clinical and academic achievement. - Demonstrate commitment to patient-centered multidisciplinary cancer care and the clinical acumen necessary to manage patients with hematological and oncological diagnoses. - Fully support the clinical, research and educational missions of our program. - Establish and maintain an active clinical practice.

Sub-specialization in certain malignancies and clinical research engagement will be strongly encouraged, as well as other stewardship activities aligned with the mission of Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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. 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 PhDHead, Division of Cancer MedicineBaptist MD Anderson Cancer Center1301 Palm AvenueJacksonville, FL 32207BaptistMDAnderson. comEmail: bmdacc.md@bmcjax.com - Recent graduates and early career physicians are encouraged to apply - Board-eligible or Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology (and Oncology). - Unrestricted Florida Medical License - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License The Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, FL is the result 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 five 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 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.

Primary Location: South - MOB I - 14546 Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations.

Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will establish and maintain an active clinical practice while providing multidisciplinary cancer care to patients. They are expected to support the clinical, research, and educational missions of the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified in Hematology/Oncology and hold an unrestricted Florida Medical License. A record of clinical and academic achievement is required, along with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Academic Medicine

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 37 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 59% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 608 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.