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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.
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.
Qualifications
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
Skills Required
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Minimum of 2 years of executive and/or physician leadership experience
- Minimum of 10 years of clinical practice experience
- Medical Board Certification
- Active Florida Medical License
- Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
BayCare Health System Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BayCare Health System and has not been reviewed or approved by BayCare Health System.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, employer subsidy, and included pharmacy benefits. Feedback suggests wellness resources and mental health support further strengthen the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off programs include generous PTO with a high bank cap and cash‑out options, plus a range of paid leaves including parental leave. Feedback suggests PTO is a standout component that supports work-life balance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual bonuses, pay raises, and recognition programs with financial awards are cited as part of total rewards. Feedback suggests performance and tenure are acknowledged through formal reward mechanisms.
BayCare Health System Insights
What We Do
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 15 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. BayCare’s family of hospitals are: Bartow Regional Medical Center, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant, Morton Plant North Bay, St. Anthony’s, St. Joseph’s, St. Joseph’s Children’s, St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, St. Joseph’s Women’s, South Florida Baptist, Winter Haven and Winter Haven Women’s.
