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Jacksonville, Florida

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gynecologic Oncology Surgery - Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

Physician AssistantFull-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.

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center located in beautiful Northeast Florida is actively seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our distinguished GYN Surgical Oncology Department in a full time position. The position has focus on GYN Surgical Oncology services, which includes benign and oncology care.

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 a modern 330,000 square foot patient-centered, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to meet the needs of its oncology patients.

Responsibilities

Patient population: women needing gynecologic surgical and medical oncology services

Inpatient: The APP acts as the first assist in the OR. The APP is responsible for: independent rounding on patients in the acute post operative phase who are admitted to the hospital, post-operative wound care and pain management, timely collaboration with consulting physicians, coordinating discharge from the hospital, evaluating new consults.

OR: Support as surgical first assist, laparoscopic and robotic surgical support when indicated.

Outpatient: Evaluates new and existing patients in collaboration with staff physicians, as well as multidisciplinary team, completes outpatient documentation in a timely fashion, performs clinic procedures as applicable. Manages the surgical and medical oncology needs of the gyn oncologic patient.

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.

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: Lauren.Cannon@bmcjax.com

Primary Location

Downtown - BMDA Building

Requirements

The position requires an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a focus on gynecologic surgical and medical oncology. Candidates must be capable of performing surgical support and managing complex oncology patient needs.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Gynecologic OncologyLaparoscopic SurgeryRobotic SurgeryPatient RoundingClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary Care

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

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 & Perks38 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
61%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.0this job 1.5
Below most Oncology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 82 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.