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Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, FL is recruiting a Thoracic Surgeon at any experience level to build a clinical practice in thoracic surgical oncology (lung, esophagus, chest wall, mediastinum) at a 529-bed tertiary referral hospital within the MD Anderson Cancer Network. The role includes contributions to research, education, multidisciplinary cancer care, and program growth, with potential for an Adjunct Faculty appointment at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Academic/Cancer Center · Tertiary referral cancer center (Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, part of MD Anderson Cancer Network) · Primarily inpatient surgical oncology with multidisciplinary cancer program involvement
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Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Jacksonville, Florida

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Practice setting: Academic/Cancer Center
Facility type: Tertiary referral cancer center (Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, part of MD Anderson Cancer Network)
Beds: 529
Patient population: Oncology patients requiring thoracic surgery, including lung, esophageal (benign and malignant), chest wall, and mediastinal disease

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient: Primarily inpatient surgical oncology with multidisciplinary cancer program involvement
Coverage model: Multidisciplinary cancer care model in partnership with UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Admin burden: Participation in quality initiatives, care pathway development, programmatic growth, and multidisciplinary clinical leadership; leadership opportunities available for mid-career applicants
Teaching: Yes
Research: Yes
Supervises APPs: No

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Job Summary

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Thoracic Surgeon with expertise in all aspects of general thoracic surgery to join our practice within the Section of Thoracic Surgery. Surgeons at all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Contribution to program growth, multidisciplinary clinical leadership, and the academic development of a high-volume cancer program are necessary. 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.

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. The thoracic surgery program is based at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, a 529-bed tertiary referral hospital serving one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida.

We seek and will support candidates who will:

build a strong clinical practice in thoracic surgical oncology
contribute to programmatic growth, quality initiatives, and care pathway development
participate meaningfully in scholarly and educational efforts
collaborate effectively across a mature multidisciplinary cancer program
strengthen relationships with regional and external referring physicians

Qualified applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited thoracic surgery training program, be board-certified or board-eligible through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and hold, or be eligible to obtain, an unrestricted Florida medical license. 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

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