UF Health Physician - Hematology and Medical Oncology
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Classification Title
UF Health Physician - Hematology and Medical Oncology -
Classification Minimum Requirements
Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes* plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
Job Description
UF Health – The Power of Together!
At the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville and UF Health, together, we strive to create unstoppable momentum toward the goal of improving individual and community health through discovery, clinical and translational science and technology, exceptional education and patient-centered, innovative, high-quality health care. At the heart of our mission is to provide high-quality clinical care and to promise every patient their best experience possible.
UF College of Medicine - Jacksonville is seeking to hire a Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician to join UF Health North and UF Health St. Johns, Florida.
This is an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a patient-centered, collegial group committed to delivering high-quality clinical care. The selected candidate(s) will enjoy a market-based, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
About UF Health
UF Health represents the commitment of more than 30,000 faculty and staff dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care, advancing medical research, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. With a network that includes 12 hospitals and numerous outpatient locations across Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Central Florida, UF Health is a leader in high-quality, patient-centered care.
About UF Health Durbin
UF Health Durbin is a 42.5 acre health and wellness campus that will advance health care services as part of UF’s regional expansion plan for Jacksonville and St. Johns County.
Located in northeast St. Johns County, UF Health Durbin Park will include a full-service 99-bed hospital with a focus on acute, intensive, emergency care, orthopedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, cardiovascular medicine, and women’s services as well as a multidisciplinary medical office building.
Future potential site development include the ability to expand hospital beds as well as an ambulatory surgical center, outpatient imagining and additional medial office building.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits
- Explore your benefit options at
hr.ufl.edu
- Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off including for vacations, holidays, paid family leave, and sick leave
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- Sovereign immunity malpractice status
- No state taxes
Expected Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Qualifications
Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes* plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
Preferred
Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty; Certification/licensure in the State of Florida and Federal DEA Certification.
Federal DEA Certification
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency
Completion of an accredited Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, please submit an application at Careers at UF with the
following documents attached:
- Cover letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three professional references
Health Assessment Required: Yes
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care in hematology and medical oncology at UF Health North and UF Health St. Johns. They will contribute to the organization's mission of improving community health through clinical practice and innovative medical services.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and possess four years of appropriate experience or completion of a residency program. Board certification or eligibility in hematology/oncology and an accredited internal medicine residency are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates UF Health Physician - Hematology and Medical Oncology at University of 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 642 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in oncology | ranked against 642 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Oncology median $490k (middle half $424k–$575k)142 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Florida | 71 active | 643 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Florida physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology hiring demand | #21 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed |
| New Oncology listings | 410 in the last 30 days | 337 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | −1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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