Medical Director Cancer Institute: BayCare Health System - Clearwater, Florida

Position Overview

BayCare Health System, one of the nation’s best-performing not-for-profit health care systems serving the communities of West Central Florida, is seeking a visionary and collaborative physician leader to serve as Medical Director of the BayCare Cancer Institute.  This is a unique and career-defining opportunity to play a role in shaping the future of cancer care across a broad regional network, aligning multidisciplinary teams, and enhancing patient outcomes through strategic leadership and clinical excellence.  This position combines both clinical practice and administrative leadership—ideal for an experienced leader who thrives in both environments and is passionate about building programs.

 

Key components of the role include:

 

Overview: The Medical Director will collaborate closely with leaders from BayCare’s Clinical Institutes to focus on building and expanding a comprehensive, system-wide strategy for delivering cutting-edge cancer treatment across BayCare Health System, positioning the BayCare Cancer Institute as a hub of excellence. 

 

Clinical Practice: The clinical component of this position is integrated with BayCare Medical Group, the largest and most respected physician-led medical group in the Tampa Bay area.  We are seeking a highly skilled, board-certified Medical Oncologist or Surgical Oncologist to join our team.

 

Program Development & Market Competitiveness: Lead initiatives to grow and enhance cancer services, ensuring the institute remains at the forefront of innovation, patient outcomes, and market presence.

 

Academic and Teaching Opportunities: Serve as a mentor and educator by teaching residents through an academic affiliation with Northwestern Medicine.  A faculty appointment is available for those interested in engaging with medical education.

 

Research: Drive oncology research initiatives by partnering with Northwestern Medicine and BayCare’s established research infrastructure. The Medical Director will collaborate with oncologists and research leaders facilitating access to innovative trials and advancing cancer treatment.

 

 

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, supportive environment, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of cancer care at BayCare!

Qualifications

Candidate Qualifications:

• Clinical Experience – minimum 10 years
• Executive Leadership Experience in a healthcare setting – minimum 2 years
• Masters – Healthcare Administration or Business Administration is preferred
• Board Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology or Board Certification by The American Board of Surgery
• Ability to obtain a Florida Medical License

Company Overview

Benefits:

 

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

 

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

 

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

 

About BayCare:

 

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That