Chief of Oncology & Hematology

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Annual performance bonuses

Community discounts

Wellness resources

Job summary

BayCare Health System seeks an experienced Chief of Oncology & Hematology to lead BayCare Medical Group Oncology & Hematology Services and the Cancer Clinical Institute. This executive role focuses on clinical excellence, workforce leadership, and operational performance across oncology and hematology programs.

You will oversee employed oncologists and AP providers, partner with physicians and leaders, and champion multidisciplinary cancer care innovation within a patient-centered culture.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, Florida license, board certification.
• Minimum 2 years executive/physician leadership experience.
• Minimum 10 years of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for BayCare Medical Group Oncology and Hematology Services.
• Lead initiatives for clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and physician engagement.
• Oversee oncology physicians and advanced practice providers across care settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Drive strategic growth and integration of oncology programs across the system.

Skills

Executive leadership

Clinical governance

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

MD/DO degree

MHA or MBA (preferred)

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 33,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Position Details

• Location: Tampa Bay, FL
• Status: 0.5 Administrative; 0.5 Clinical
• Shift: Days

Position Summary

The Chief of Oncology & Hematology serves in a dual leadership role for BayCare Medical Group (BMG) Oncology & Hematology Services and BayCare's Cancer Clinical Institute, providing integrated physician leadership across both the employed medical group and the system-wide oncology enterprise. This executive leader is responsible for advancing clinical excellence, professional practice, workforce leadership, and operational performance across oncology and hematology services while fostering a high-performing, patient-centered culture.

The Chief Of Oncology & Hematology

• Provides physician leadership and oversight for BayCare Medical Group Oncology and Hematology Services through a dyad leadership model.
• Leads initiatives that support clinical excellence, quality outcomes, physician engagement, and operational effectiveness across oncology and hematology programs.
• Oversees employed oncology physicians and advanced practice providers across ambulatory, inpatient, infusion, procedural, and radiation care settings.
• Maintains indirect oversight of surgeons performing cancer-related procedures and collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Partners with physicians, operational leaders, and clinical teams across the health system to advance integrated oncology and hematology services.
• Provides system-wide leadership for the development, coordination, and advancement of oncology programs through BayCare's Cancer Clinical Institute.
• Collaborates with hospitals, service lines, ambulatory sites, infusion centers, radiation oncology programs, surgical oncology teams, and community practices to advance a multidisciplinary model of cancer care.
• Champions strategic growth, innovation, and clinical integration initiatives that enhance the patient experience and support BayCare’s mission of clinical excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Preferred Education

• Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) or
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of executive and/or physician leadership experience
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical practice experience

Certifications/Licensure

• Medical Board Certification required
• Active Florida Medical License required

Benefits

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match and additional yearly contribution, annual performance appraisals with merit increases, annual team award bonus, community discounts, wellness resources, and the opportunity to be part of an outstanding organization recognized for clinical excellence and compassionate care.

BayCare Values

Demonstrate a consistent commitment to BayCare Health System's core values of Trust, Respect, and Dignity in all interactions with patients, families, team members, and the community, supporting our shared responsibility to achieve excellence in the communities we serve.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication: Communicates in a clear, authentic, and transparent manner to meet the needs of others and ensure messages are received and mutually understood.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness and manages one’s emotions while recognizing and responding constructively to the emotions of others.
• Talent and Team Development: Develops team members and leaders by setting clear expectations, fostering accountability, and supporting ongoing growth and development.
• Change Champion: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, adaptability, innovation, and organizational transformation.
• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships through transparency, shared responsibility, and collective problem-solving.
• Results Driven: Takes ownership of outcomes by establishing measurable goals and aligning resources to achieve strategic objectives.
• Inclusion and Belonging: Creates an environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled.