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Jacksonville, Florida

UF Health Physician - Hematology and Medical Oncology

OncologyFull-Time

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Job Description

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Acute careIntensive care

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).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in oncologyranked against 642 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOncology median $490k (middle half $424k–$575k)142 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Florida71 active643 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentFlorida 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings410 in the last 30 days337 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology pay trend−1.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (642 Oncology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Oncologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$480k
2
$480k-590k
2
$590k-700k
2
$700k-810k

Annual compensation range

#1

Hematology/Oncology Physician

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$600k-$800k
#2

RADIATION ONCOLOGIST

Riverside Healthcare · Bourbonnais, Illinois

$96.15-$360.58/hr
#3

Hybrid Hematologist-Oncologist | 10 Days On-Site / Rest Virtual | $550K–$625K | $100k Sign-On

$550k-$625k
#4

Physician-Gynecology Oncology

$506k-$598k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Oncology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of Florida

Hospitals and Health Care
Gainesville, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Low-cost State Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Life and Disability Insurance
Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off (vacations, holidays, paid family leave, sick leave)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Sovereign immunity malpractice status
No state taxes

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.