UF Health Physician – Hematology and Oncology (Ocala, FL)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Health is seeking a UF Health Physician in Hematology and Oncology for the Ocala, FL area. This full-time position requires ongoing patient care in outpatient and infusion settings.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating hematologic and oncologic conditions, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, overseeing infusion services, and participating in tumor boards and clinical protocols.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Medical License or eligibility to obtain licensure before hire.
• Board certification in area of practice preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing and privileging requirements within UF Health before start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive hematology and oncology care in outpatient clinic and infusion suite.
• Oversees clinical care of patients receiving treatment including readiness assessment and monitoring complications.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure safe delivery of therapies.
• Orders, reviews and interprets diagnostic reports and follows up promptly.
• Prescribes chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other regimens as clinically appropriate.
• Develops individualized treatment plans and refers to appropriate services and resources.
• Leads and coordinates nursing, infusion, and support staff activities.
• Participates in tumor boards, quality initiatives, and policy updates.
• Identifies and refers patients for clinical trials when suitable.
• Engages in lifelong learning and evidence-based practice.

Job description

UF Health Physician – Hematology and Oncology (Ocala, FL)

Job No: 541145

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Marion

Categories: Medicine/Physicians

Department: 29050604 - MD-HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY-OTHER

Job Description

Classification Title: UFHealth Physician

Classification Minimum Requirements: Valid Florida Medical License required or eligibility to obtain licensure before hire. Board certification in area of practice preferred. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable credentialing and privileging requirements within the UF Health system before the start of employment.

• Provides comprehensive hematology and oncology patient care, including the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and ongoing management of patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions in the outpatient clinic and infusion suite.
• Oversees the clinical care of patients receiving treatment in the outpatient infusion suite and/or clinic, including assessing treatment readiness, reviewing laboratory results, managing treatment related complications, and collaborating with nursing and pharmacy staff to facilitate the safe delivery of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, anti-neoplastic treatment, blood products, and supportive care.
• Works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including pharmacists, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and other support staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Orders, reviews and interprets diagnostic reports, including laboratory studies, pathology, imaging, and other diagnostic tests, and follows up in a timely manner.
• Prescribes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, blood products, supportive medications, and other treatment regimens as appropriate to the patient's diagnosis and clinical condition.
• Develops individualized treatment plans aligned with clinical and institutional pathways and refers patients to appropriate specialists, clinical services, supportive care programs, and community resources as needed.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing, infusion, and support staff as appropriate.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement initiatives, patient safety standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and infection prevention practices.
• Participates in tumor boards, multidisciplinary conferences, peer review, quality assurance activities, provider meetings, and other clinical and operational meetings as requested.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and updating of clinical protocols, treatment pathways, and standards of practice as requested.
• Identify, consider and enroll (or refer), when appropriate for clinical trials to support optimal cancer patient care.
• Engage in lifelong learning and demonstrate high-quality care delivery and decision making.
• Support an environment of inquiry, excellence, and collaboration.
• May manage the daily clinical operations of a hematology and oncology practice or patient care program.

Normal Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Extended work hours may be required based on clinic, infusion suite, and patient care needs.

Expected Salary: Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Valid Florida Medical License required or eligibility to obtain licensure before hire. Board certification in area of practice preferred. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable credentialing and privileging requirements within the UF Health system before the start of employment.

Preferred

• Ambulatory clinical experience providing care to adult hematology and oncology patients.
• Experience managing patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, transfusions, and other systemic or supportive therapies.
• Experience participating in or leading a multidisciplinary oncology care team

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Applications Close: 10 November 2026

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.