Physician, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Baptist Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

CME allowance

Baptist Health University access

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group seeks a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist to join the Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute in South Florida, delivering comprehensive care for complex head and neck cancers.

The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, fellowship-trained expertise, and leadership in expanding a comprehensive Head and Neck Oncology Program within Baptist Health’s network. FL residents benefit from no state income tax and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS).
• Expertise in microvascular reconstruction and complex reconstructive surgery.
• Fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive surgical care for head and neck malignancies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, pathology, speech-language pathology, dentistry, plastic surgery, and supportive care.
• Help expand and strengthen a comprehensive Head and Neck Oncology Program within the Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute.

Skills

ABOHNS board

Microvascular reconstruction

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

Job description

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG), part of Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF), the largest healthcare organization in South Florida, with medical practices spanning from Key West to Palm Beach, is seeking a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist to join the Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary cancer program dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care for patients with complex head and neck malignancies.

• Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS).
• Fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology is required.
• Requirements include an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution, an active and unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure prior to the start date), and successful completion of all required credentialing and due diligence processes.
• Candidates must also demonstrate expertise in microvascular reconstruction and complex reconstructive surgery.
• Provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with head and neck malignancies, including cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid, skin, and soft tissues of the head and neck.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate closely with specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, pathology, speech-language pathology, dentistry, plastic surgery, and supportive care services.
• Benefit from the support of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing professionals, and allied health staff.
• Opportunity to help expand and strengthen a comprehensive Head and Neck Oncology Program within the Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute.
• Seeking candidates who are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, demonstrate professionalism, and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Compensation is commensurate with training and experience. Comprehensive benefits are designed to support both professional and personal growth and include medical and dental coverage options, generous paid time off, CME allowance, access to Baptist Health University for continuing professional development, and more.
• Florida residents enjoy the added benefit of no state income tax.

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a growing network of more than 600 multidisciplinary employed physicians who are highly regarded within the South Florida community and their respective specialties. BHMG provides a comprehensive range of evidence-based clinical services delivered with compassion to ensure patient safety, exceptional outcomes, and the highest levels of patient and family satisfaction.

About Baptist Health South Florida

Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, more than 29,000 employees, and over 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. With internationally recognized centers of excellence in cancer care, cardiovascular services, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 consecutive years, Baptist Health has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was recognized as the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.