Physician, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Miami, Florida, Full-Time

Oncology Top 10% in OncologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence.

For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care.

Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

  • Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
  • Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
  • A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
  • And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG), part of Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF), the largest healthcare organization in the South Florida region, with medical practices spanning from Key West to Palm Beach, is seeking to employ a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist to join the Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing multidisciplinary cancer program dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care for patients with complex head and neck malignancies within one of the nation's leading integrated healthcare systems.

  • Full-Time Opportunity (Job ID: FY26-MIA-CC-23)
  • Provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with head and neck malignancies, including cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid, skin, and soft tissues of the head and neck
  • Candidates must demonstrate expertise in microvascular reconstruction and complex reconstructive surgery

Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate closely with specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, pathology, speech-language pathology, dentistry, plastic surgery, and supportive care services

Benefit from the support of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing professionals, and allied health staff

Opportunity to help expand and strengthen a comprehensive Head and Neck Oncology Program within the Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute

Seeking candidates committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care who demonstrate professionalism and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Compensation commensurate with training and experience; benefits designed to support your professional and personal growth and include options for medical and dental benefits, generous paid time off, CME allowance, access to Baptist Health University for professional growth, and more

In addition, Florida enjoys no State income tax

Qualifications

Requirements include MD/DO from an accredited institution, active and unrestrictive medical license (or eligibility for licensure by start date), and satisfactory completion of all required due diligence tasks and credentialing

Candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS)

Fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology is required

EOE, including disability/vets

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with complex head and neck malignancies, including cancers of the oral cavity, larynx, and thyroid. Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with a diverse team of specialists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary collaborationTumor board participation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Miami, Florida, Full-Time at Baptist Health South Florida a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Oncology — ranked against 561 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 34 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 47% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Oncology

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k
Typical market rent
$3,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Baptist Health South Florida

Hospitals and Health Care
Coral Gables, Florida
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical and dental benefits
Generous paid time off
CME allowance
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
No state income tax