Neck & Thoracic

Korn Ferry Healthcare Careers•Lakeland, FL

11d

About The Position

The Cancer Center of South Florida is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Medical Oncologist specializing in Head and Neck/Thoracic or GI/GU cancers for its Lakeland, Florida location. The physician will diagnose, treat, and manage cancer patients as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. The role includes clinical, research, administrative, community, and leadership responsibilities; the related research and administrative time commitments are specified in the employment agreement. The physician is also expected to uphold CCSF’s organizational values and professional standards, contribute to education and mentorship of residents and fellows, and assume medically integrated dispensing supervision responsibilities when the physician in charge is absent.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
Completion of residency in internal medicine or a related field.
Fellowship training in hematology or oncology.
Board certification in hematology or oncology.
At least 2 years of clinical experience in hematology and/or oncology following fellowship training.
Board certification in Internal Medicine; board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology or Hematology through ABIM.
Active, unrestricted Florida medical license issued by the Florida Board of Medicine.
Valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of oncology, hematology, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
Strong critical-thinking and decision-making abilities in complex medical situations.
Clear communication skills with patients, families, and care teams.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment while promoting collegiality and mutual respect.
Time-management ability and strong attention to detail.
Leadership, integrity, and ability to comply with medical, ethical, and legal standards.
Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

Academic orientation and a record of scholarly activity, such as peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other academic contributions.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat cancer conditions using evidence-based standards of care.
Create and implement personalized treatment plans that address patients’ medical and emotional needs.
Communicate compassionately and clearly with patients and families, supporting trust and shared decision-making.
Conduct patient evaluations, order diagnostic tests, and accurately interpret results.
Document patient visits, treatment plans, and follow-ups accurately and promptly.
Maintain current knowledge of medical oncology advances and apply best practices.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and administrative staff to coordinate care.
Participate in tumor boards, case reviews, and care-planning discussions.
Represent CCSF through patient and physician outreach and build relationships with local providers, business leaders, and civic organizations.
Deliver care aligned with CCSF quality standards and value-based outcomes, maintaining professional relationships with payors and supporting favorable performance data.
Attend scientific meetings, professional conferences, and continuing medical education activities.
Participate in clinical research, quality-improvement projects, and protocol development; publish or present findings where appropriate.
Contribute to oncology through scholarly work and take leadership roles in professional, civic, or charitable organizations when possible.
Assume medically integrated dispensing supervision responsibilities when the physician in charge is absent.
Take initiative to address clinical, operational, or organizational challenges and improve workflows, patient experience, and staff collaboration.
Engage in committee work, quality reviews, or special projects.
Comply with federal and state healthcare laws, CCSF policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines; maintain an active, unrestricted medical license.
Participate in education and mentorship of residents and fellows, including clinical teaching and scholarly or research activities.