Assistant, Associate, or Senior member – Surgeon: Acute Care/General Surgery (GI Oncology)

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL

Job posting number: #7212329 (Ref:hlj_51623)

Posted: January 31, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Board-certified / eligible General Surgeon faculty member to join our practice at the Assistant, Associate or Senior Member level. Specifically, we are seeking a general surgery trained individual, with interest and expertise in management of acute general surgery needs for our oncologic patients; MD degree or equivalent is required. The scope of the position includes inpatient acute surgical care of oncology patients across the institution, with opportunities for growth of a general surgery practice supporting elective general surgery needs of patients with cancer. Prior clinical practice focused on General Surgery and/or Acute Care Surgery and experience in an oncology setting is strongly preferred.  Additional training is not required although fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery and/or Surgical Oncology is preferred. This is a new position created to support a recently established Acute Care/General Surgery service geared to support general surgery needs of all oncology patients, primarily based at our Magnolia campus. The selected individual will join an established Surgeon and 2 APPs who currently provide this service from within the bigger GI Surgery group. This position includes an opportunity to grow an academic program. Applicants should be committed to the mission of prevention and cure of cancer, including in clinical practice, educational endeavors, research endeavors and professional service.  We are a department and institution committed to the advancement of  diversity, equity and inclusion.

 

Education/Licensure:

  • MD or Equivalent
  • Board certified (or eligible) in General Surgery
  • Florida Medical License
  • Completed Fellowship in Acute Care Surgery or Surgical Oncology
  • DEA License
  • ACLS as required by privileges granted through Medical Staff


Mission To create a Moffitt culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we strive to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Vision To advance and accelerate a culture of access, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is a priority at Moffitt and is meant "to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion as we contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer." The Enterprise Equity Department focuses its efforts on eliminating those obstacles to an individual’s ability to exist within their personal comfort zone at the cancer center. Everyone is important to meeting this priority. Addressing and responding to diversity and inclusion fosters an environment where mutual respect for diverse cultures, communication styles, languages, customs, beliefs, values, traditions, experiences and other ways in which we identify ourselves, is the expectation.


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