Thoracic Surgeon - Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to program growth, multidisciplinary clinical leadership, and the academic development of a high-volume cancer program
• Leadership opportunities are available for mid-career applicants
• This faculty position includes the broad practice of general thoracic surgery and thoracic surgical oncology, including all aspects of esophageal disease, both benign and malignant, lung, chest wall and mediastinum
• Candidates should have substantial experience in minimally invasive approaches to surgery, including robotic surgery
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary cancer care, clinical outcomes, research and education are desired

Requirements

• Completed an ACGME-accredited thoracic surgery training program
• Board-certified or board-eligible through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain, an unrestricted Florida medical license

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must have substantial experience in minimally invasive approaches to surgery, including robotic surgery
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary cancer care, clinical outcomes, research and education are desired

Skills

• Experience in minimally invasive approaches to surgery, including robotic surgery
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary cancer care, clinical outcomes, research and education

Benefits

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is the Southeast patient care hub for the MD Anderson Cancer Network®, in partnership with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and a premier program of the Baptist Health System.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Contact Information

Candidates will be considered for an Adjunct Faculty appointment at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, commensurate with clinical and academic accomplishments. For additional information, or to submit a CV and a letter describing your clinical and academic interests, please contact:

Dr. Bill Putnam, MD, FACS
Medical Director, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Surgery
Baptist Health Adjunct Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
1301 Palm Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Email: bmdacc.md@bmcjax.com
BaptistMDAnderson.com