Pediatric Chief, Hematology/Oncology

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Hematology Oncology BE/BC physician to join our expanding team as Chief of the Division. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at OH-APH provides family-centered, comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents with all types of cancer and blood disorders. We currently have 8 clinical faculty physicians. Patient care is also provided by 6 advanced practice providers, 14 clinic nurse coordinators, fully staffed infusion center, 4 clinical research coordinators, 2 regulatory coordinators and 2 data managers who are part of the infrastructure for Phase I-III clinical trials. We have a radiation oncology facility with proton therapy on campus and is fully integrated with our pediatric oncology program. The division is fully committed to the advancement of pediatric hematology/oncology with a thriving clinical research enterprise and early development of basic science-translational lab program.  Incoming physician will provide inpatient and outpatient management of pediatric and adolescent patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases. A focused interest in leukemia/lymphoma preferred. Opportunity for academic appointment at University of Central Florida. We have an active pediatric residency program so there is close interaction with medical students and residents.

Requirements include MD or DO degree, board eligibility/certification by the American Board of Pediatrics with fellowship training in Pediatric Hematology Oncology, leadership experience (preferred) and the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Florida.

Practice Highlights: Our clinical programs render expertise for our patients in the following areas:

• Sickle Cell Disease
• Hemophilia and Thrombosis through federally funded HTC
• Hematologic Malignancies
• Solid Tumors
• CNS Tumors with comprehensive neuro-oncology program
• Cancer Predisposition Syndromes
• Childhood Oncology Survivorship
• Neurofibromatosis comprehensive clinics
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
• Experimental Therapeutics
• Palliative Care

The clinical programs see approximately 150 new oncology patients and over 7,800 hematology visits annually and just recently performed our first 3 stem cell transplants this year.

• Excellent brand recognition, with new patients seeking out Orlando Health-Arnold Palmer Hospital for their care.
• Robust operational support and resources in a collaborative work environment.
• Teaching opportunities abound with medical students, residents and advanced practice providers.
• Participation in clinical trials and research opportunities supported.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.

Providing comprehensive medical, surgical and emergency care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is a nationally recognized and trusted name in children’s healthcare. Located on the downtown Orlando campus, the 156-bed hospital’s expert and compassionate team of caregivers provides award-winning care in more than 30 pediatric specialties in an environment built just for kids and delivered by a comprehensive staff that includes pediatric subspecialty physicians and a nursing team that is “Magnet” recognized for excellence in patient care.

Specialty areas include heart care, cancer and blood disorders, neuroscience, orthopedics, endocrinology and diabetes, nephrology, digestive health and nutrition. Its numerous centers include subspecialty clinics and programs that focus on specific diseases and disorders affecting children, including a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the highest rating by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. As part of the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Level I Trauma Center, the Bert Martin’s Champions for Children Emergency Department and Trauma Center is the first and only facility in Central Florida to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children.

The hospital’s numerous quality and safety recognitions most recently include:

• Best Children’s Hospital – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
  • Tied for the No. 3 spot in Florida and No. 12 in the Southeast region
  • Nationally ranked in four specialties: neonatology pediatric diabetes and endocrinology, pediatric orthopedics, pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery
• Magnet Recognized – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Beacon Awards for Excellence – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
  • Pediatric Hematology Oncology Unit – Gold
  • Pediatric Orthopedic/Neurology Unit – Gold
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit – Gold
  • Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care – Gold
  • Acute Pediatrics – Gold
• Verified Children’s Surgery Center – American College of Surgeons
• The Committee on Trauma, Verified Trauma Center – American College of Surgeons
• Echocardiography accreditation – Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
• Get with the Guidelines®: Gold Achievement - Resuscitation – American Heart Association, 2023