Date Posted:
2026-05-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
Lake Nona Cancer Center
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.
Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.
Come join us today!
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is seeking a hematologist oncologist to join our growing research program within a large, community-based oncology network at our drug development unit (DDU) in Lake Nona, Florida, an innovative and rapidly expanding suburb of Orlando. Located on the University of Central Florida (UCF) campus, this role offers the opportunity to practice in a highly collaborative, academically aligned environment. This position provides a balanced mix of clinical care and research, with dedicated time to participate in clinical trials while continuing to care for patients.
Lake Nona is a nationally recognized “Medical City,” home to leading healthcare institutions, cutting-edge research facilities, and UCF’s health sciences campus. The area features a modern, master-planned community with excellent dining, outdoor recreation, top-rated schools, and convenient access to Orlando International Airport, world-renowned attractions, and Florida’s beautiful beaches, making it an exceptional place to live and work.
Research-focused role within an academic-style private practice, offering access to one of the nation’s largest clinical trial programs in partnership with Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Lower patient volume designed to support meaningful engagement in clinical research and innovation
Play a key role in advancing Phase I clinical research, including serving as a Principal Investigator, supporting study development, and collaborating closely with internal colleagues and external referring physicians
Build strong relationships across the network, maintaining open communication with referring providers, hospitals, and industry partners
No call/weekend rounds
Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus aligned with research, clinical, and academic contributions
Comprehensive benefit package includes medical benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, CME days/reimbursement
Malpractice coverage
Academic appointment to University of Central Florida (UCF)
No Florida state income tax
Full, unrestricted Florida MD/DO License
BC/BE in oncology required, BC/BE in hematology highly preferred
Strong interest and/or background in clinical research
Fellows welcome to apply
Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Founded in 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is the largest independent medical oncology/hematology practice in the United States. With over 240 physicians, more than 220 advanced practice providers and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care in community-based settings close to home.
Our team includes well-respected physicians and highly trained staff who provide each patient with an individualized treatment plan. Our physicians are board-certified and consistently ranked nationally as Top Doctors by U.S. News & World Report. Trained in such prestigious medical schools and research institutes as Duke, Stanford, Harvard, Emory, M.D. Anderson, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering, the physicians of Florida Cancer Specialists provide leadership and consultation in many of the state's leading hospitals.
We serve patients on the Gulf Coast from Naples to Tallahassee, Central Florida and on the East Coast from Palm Beach County to Jacksonville.
We have built a national reputation for excellence that is reflected in exceptional and compassionate patient care, driven by innovative clinical research and cutting-edge technologies that help advance targeted treatments and genetically-based immunotherapies, and embodied by our outstanding team of highly-trained and dedicated physicians, clinicians and staff.
There are over 100 job opportunities at FCS throughout Florida, including seasonal nursing positions. Please visit http://flcancer.com/current_positions.aspx for more information.
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